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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7226525 | Process for producing very low COD unbleached pulp A pulp product that has a low COD is comprised of an unbleached pulp that is soaked and washed in alkaline water for a sufficient time so that the COD after soaking and washing is less than or equal to 3.0 kg/1000 kg of dry pulp. The pulp is produced by repetitively... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7081184 | Process for making a very low COD unbleached pulp A process for making a pulp product that has a low COD is comprised of soaking and washing pulp in alkaline water for a sufficient time so that the COD after soaking and washing is less than or equal to 2.0 kg/1000 kg of dry pulp. The process includes repetitively s... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077041 | Systems and methods for cutting multi-walled corrugated material A cutting system includes a bandsaw employing a saw blade with an improved cutting edge. The system may employ an upper tensioning assembly and/or a lower tensioning assembly to offset the blade with respect to conventional bandsaw arrangements for applying a contin... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6455622 | Coating for wood based panels to reduce corrosion of attached metallic member An anticorrosion formulation for coating wood based panels to inhibit the corrosion of metallic members in contact with the panel is disclosed. In one embodiment, the formulation includes water, a binding agent, boric acid, and a group II metal hydroxide ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6070784 | Contact backup roller approach to FSW process A welding apparatus (28) for forming a circumferential weld (56) includes a base (30) and a spindle (32) extending perpendicularly from the base. Along the spindle, at its proximal and distal portions, first and second workpiece supporters (38, 40) are pr... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6056715 | Surgical irrigation solution and method for inhibition of pain and inflammation A method and solution for perioperatively inhibiting a variety of pain and inflammation processes at wounds from general surgical procedures including oral/dental procedures. The solution preferably includes multiple pain and inflammation inhibitory at di... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5817882 | Stereocontrolled synthesis of serricornin Serricornin, the attractant pheromone of the cigarette beetle, is synthesized in high enantiomeric and diastereomeric purity via a series of reactions of asymmetric 2-(1-haloalkyl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolanes with Grignard reagents, which lead to the key interme... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5768566 | Method and facility for uninstalling a computer program package A computer program product has a facility for uninstalling itself The facility is both efficient and dynamic. The facility only backs up a minimal set of files that may be affected by an installation of the computer program product. The facility dynamical... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5707527 | Apparatus and method for treating storm water runoff Apparatus and for the treatment of storm water runoff to remove contaminants that accumulate in the storm water when it flows over paved surfaces in urban areas. The apparatus includes a basket that has an outer surrounding water-permeable wall, and an in... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5687929 | Extensions for storage bins Extensions for carry-on luggage storage bins in cabins of aircraft, trains, ships, and the like, that increase bin storage capacity. The extensions are adapted to be mounted on a frontal opening of an existing luggage bin. The extensions include a substan... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5656536 | Method of manufacturing a crown shaped capacitor with horizontal fins for high density DRAMs The present invention is a method of manufacturing crown shape capacitors for use in semiconductor memories. High etching selectivity between BPSG (borophososilicate glass) and CVD-oxide (chemical vapor deposition oxide) is used to fabricate a tooth like ... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5657353 | Pulse shaping filter for received digital transmissions using phase lock loop for adjusting shift register A pulse shaping filter for shaping pulses received at a specified data rate is disclosed. The filter has a desired impulse response associated with a plurality of sampled values. The filter includes a sampling circuit responsive to the input pulses, such ... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5633191 | Process for minimizing encroachment effect of field isolation structure A method for minimizing the impurity encroachment effect of field isolation structures for NMOS, PMOS and CMOS integrated circuits is disclosed. In the process, a polysilicon layer is deposited on a laminate comprising a substrate having thereon a pad oxi... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5624446 | System for repair of capsulo-labral separations An elongated drill and suture guide is inserted through a posterior portal during arthroscopic surgery to repair a capsulo-labral separation. The drill and suture guide has a linear longitudinal bore for a drill pin to bore through the glenoid rim of the ... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5619043 | System for acquiring an image of a multi-phase fluid by measuring backscattered light The present invention describes an optical technique for analyzing undiluted, multi-phase fluid flows as typically encountered inside reactor vessels or flow lines in the chemical industries. In particular the technique uses a pulsed, coherent light sourc... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5613683 | Soccer game apparatus The sport of soccer is simulated with the aid of a representative playing field, a game ball, representative general athletes and representative goalkeepers. The general athletes are constructed from a resilient material such as cardboard, plastic, or she... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5610708 | Analytical sensor using grating light reflection spectroscopy A optical analytical method and apparatus for measuring concentrations of materials in liquids and gases is described. The method is based upon measurements of light reflection from diffraction gratings in contact with the sample. Features in the reflecti... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5606880 | Quick-release lock retaining bracket method and apparatus A quick release lock retaining bracket facilitates the quick removal, replacement, or transfer of an entire locking mechanism from one restricted access chamber such as a drawer or cabinet to any other such chamber, therein permitting a rapid shift of exc... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5592705 | Impact cushioning device to prevent fall related injuries This invention relates to an impact cushioning device for protecting bed occupants from fall-related injuries. The cushioning device generally comprises an inflatable air cushion or a variety of other impact absorbing materials. The impact absorbing cushi... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5563938 | Subscriber telephone diverter switch An electronic switch (29) for automatically connecting a subscriber telephone instrument (31a, 31b, 31c, or 31d) to either of two telephone signal paths (27 or 28) is disclosed. Outbound calls are selectively routed to one or the other of the two telephon... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5553990 | Hydraulic wheelchair lift Wheelchair lift (10) includes a platform (12) mounted on a carriage (14) for vertical travel between the ground and an elevated location along a mast structure (16) through the use of a linear, lift actuator (18). Platform (12) includes an upper main sect... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5538589 | Composite stringer assembly machine A machine (34) for use in assembling a stringer (32) from two C-shaped charges (22), each channel charge being draped about a mandrel (20), is disclosed. The machine includes a framework (36) having a first platform (40) for supporting the mandrels and C-... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5536169 | Full arch spring orthodontic retainer An orthodontic appliance (10) fits to the teeth (16) of a patient (14) and substantially retains the teeth in a desired arrangement. The appliance includes a plurality of arcuate polymer strips (20). The strips substantially corresponding in shape to diff... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5534824 | Pulsed-current electron beam method and apparatus for use in generating and amplifying electromagnetic energy Disclosed is a method and apparatus for generating a very fast electron pulse (30) in a vacuum. The electron source comprises a pulse-forming line (12), a solid-state switch (14), a cold field-emitting cathode (16), and an anode grid (18). The anode grid ... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5533625 | Container with internal lift mechanism A container for storing objects is disclosed. The container includes a housing, a lid, a tray, and a lift mechanism. The lid is pivotally attached to the housing. The tray is pivotally attached within the housing and is adapted to removably secure objects... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5530227 | Method and apparatus for consolidating organic matrix composites using induction heating A method and apparatus for forming and consolidating organic matrix composites. An organic matrix composite panel comprising laid-up prepregs is placed between sheets of a susceptor material that is susceptible to inductive heating to form a workpiece. Th... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5528146 | Method and apparatus for detecting electron spin transitions in zero field A method and apparatus for detecting spin transitions for a paramagnetic substance that are induced in the absence of a magnetic field. The method includes the steps of placing a substance under investigation in a high magnetic field. The magnetic field i... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5527312 | Facet screw anchor A spinal fixation system comprises a pair of facet screws that extend through the facet joint from the inferior facet of a superior vertebra and into the base of the transverse process of the immediately inferior vertebra. A pair of stabilizing bars are o... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5527270 | Mastectomy bandage A bandage for use to apply pressure to the wound area of a patient who has undergone a mastectomy includes a main body panel formed from a fabric that is non-elastic and breathable. The bandage is secured adjacent the side of the body of the patient to av... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5526265 | Alternate destination predictor for aircraft Disclosed is a flight management computer modification that provides a pilot of an aircraft with a list of alternate landing destinations at which he can land the aircraft in case of an emergency on board or due to some reason why he cannot land at an int... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5526196 | Light filter apparatus of an image scanning device A light filter apparatus of an image scanning device is provided. The light filter apparatus is a frame of a spindle-like shape. The frame comprises a connecting sleeve at both ends and a plurality of axial-symmetrical sub-frames each of which accommodate... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5524371 | Display apparatus A display apparatus has a configuration of members rotatably mounted in a base. One face of each rotatable member is a different color or pattern to that of the base, whereas the other face is the same as the base. By selectively rotating the members, dif... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5525303 | Integral fitting and filter of an analytical chemical instrument An integral fitting and filter assembly (10) includes a tubular body (12) having a integral proximal fitting end (14) and an integral distal fitting end (16). A central passage (18) extends from the proximal fitting end to the distal fitting end of the bo... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5523561 | Enhanced position signals in optical torque sensors A torque sensor, or relative angular movement sensor, capable of measuring the angular displacement of a component in a power-assisted steering system, comprises an input member coupled to one end of a torsion bar, an output member coupled to another end ... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5522026 | System for creating a single electronic checklist in response to multiple faults A computer-based electronic checklist system automatically generates a single electronic checklist upon the detection of two or more control system faults. The checklist contains a plurality of notes to be read by, and action items to be performed by, the... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5519961 | Anti-chafing line coupler A line coupler (10) for securing a trailer line (9) to an intermediate section of a diver line (5) with minimal chafing of the lines (5, 9). The line coupler (10) includes a shield (13) that has a cylindrical body (28), and a head (26) and a lip (30) form... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5518081 | All-terrain, all-weather wheelchair An all-terrain and all-weather wheelchair includes a frame and a seat and has drive wheels mounted to the rear of the frame independently rotatable and operable to both drive and steer the chair. A front wheel is pivotally mounted on the front of the fram... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5517936 | Tautline boat mooring system A mooring system for mooring boats (20). The mooring system (10) includes buoys (12, 13), tautlines (16), a gridline (14), and anchor assemblies (18). The buoys (12, 13 ) float vertically at spaced-apart locations and are interconnected by the tautlines (... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5518289 | Waterproof vehicle or equipment cover with passive barometric air-pump A waterproof vehicle or equipment cover with passive barometric air-pump is disclosed and is characterized as having a flexible, fluid impervious first layer of material, a flexible, porous second layer of material sized to generally correspond to the fir... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5517388 | Rotating light beacon including low-profile stepper motor A parabolic reflector (14) is rotated about a stationary light source (12) to create a beacon. A low profile stepper motor (30) includes a centrally located spindle (34) having a socket (35) in which the light source (12) is placed. A hub (50) fits over t... | 05/14/1996 |
