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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5893170 | Method of reversing a reversible visor A convertible visor has a bill including a first bill covering attached to a second bill covering with a bill stiffener therebetween. The bill stiffener permits the reversing of the bill to display either the first bill covering or the second bill coverin... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5829646 | Ice dispenser and combination ice and beverage dispenser An apparatus for dispensing ice includes a bin and a shroud that contains a recess for housing a wheel. The shroud mounts to a front wall of the bin and includes a chute that communicates exterior to the bin. The shroud further includes a curved plate tha... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5806089 | Reversible visor and assembly method therefor A convertible visor has a bill including a first bill covering attached to a second bill covering with a bill stiffener therebetween. The bill stiffener permits the reversing of the bill to display either the first bill covering or the second bill coverin... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5743433 | Combination carbonator and plain water booster A carbonator and plain water booster includes a tank and a bladder mounted within the tank that separates the tank into a carbonated water chamber and a plain water chamber. The carbonated water chamber connects to a water source and a CO2 sour... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5681578 | Composition for relieving stress anxiety, grief, and depression A composition for relieving stress, anxiety, grief, and depression includes GABA (gamma amino butyric acid), glutamine, glycine, magnesium, passion flower, primula officinalis, and vitamin B-6.... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5671606 | Method and apparatus for sensing and controlling the level of ice in an ice dispenser An apparatus for monitoring and controlling the level of ice in an ice storage container includes an emitter mounted within the ice storage container and a detector mounted directly opposite from the emitter. A pulse circuit drives the emitter such that i... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5671155 | Method and apparatus for detecting and displaying irregularities in ferrous pipe An apparatus for detecting irregularities in a ferrous pipe includes a magnetizing coil for inducing a magnetic field in the ferrous pipe. Inspection shoes measure changes in the induced magnetic field and produce signals representative of those changes. ... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5667021 | Apparatus for driving grade stakes A grade stake driver includes a frame for supporting a hammer and a grade stake under the hammer. A shuttle secured to the hammer movably mounts onto the frame to connect the hammer to the frame. A hoist secured to the shuttle mounts onto the frame to per... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5664436 | Component configuration for enhancing dispenser serviceability A component configuration for enhancing the serviceability of a dispenser includes a platform positionable on the housing of the dispenser. A refrigeration unit mounts at a center and rear portions of the platform. An electronic control is disposed within... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5660307 | Ice dispenser and combination ice and beverage dispenser An apparatus for dispensing ice includes a bin and a shroud that contains a recess for housing a wheel. The shroud mounts to a front wall of the bin and includes a chute that communicates exterior to the bin. The shroud further includes a curved plate tha... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5643023 | Marine engine gear case cover The present invention is a skeg cover which may be fitted onto either a damaged skeg or a new skeg to prevent shaft, gear, or propeller damage. The present invention is constructed such that it is inexpensive and may be quickly and easily installed by a b... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5630310 | Automatic ice bagger with self-contained sanitizing system An ice bagger comprises an ice maker, an ice bagging unit which includes an automatic sanitation system, and a merchandiser. The ice maker delivers particulate ice into a hopper housed within the ice bagging unit. The ice bagging unit includes a bag carri... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5613507 | Apparatus for creating sculptured nails An attachable member for creating sculptured nails and a method for using the same. The attachment member is designed to fit beneath the fingernail of the user upon the insertion of a template beneath the nail of the user. The template is the pattern upon... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5606499 | Method and apparatus for determining a zone in an object exhibiting a highest level of structural organization A method and apparatus utilizes either a targetless approach or a target oriented approach to determine "attractors" in data fields of a physical property or set of physical properties of an object. A processing system implements the method which begins b... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5586983 | Bone clamp of shape memory material A clamp for securing a rod adjacent to a bone includes a rod holder constructed from shape memory material. A bone hook also constructed from shape memory material connects to the rod holder to affix the rod holder adjacent to the bone. The bone hook cons... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5581982 | Method for automatically bagging ice using a timer and multipositional electronic scale An ice bagger comprises an ice maker, an ice bagging unit which includes an automatic sanitation system, and a merchandiser. The ice maker delivers particulate ice into a hopper housed within the ice bagging unit. The ice bagging unit includes a bag carri... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5581808 | Reversible visor and assembly method therefor A convertible visor has a bill including a first bill covering attached to a second bill covering with a bill stiffener therebetween. The bill stiffener permits the reversing of the bill to display either the first bill covering or the second bill coverin... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5565513 | Method and composition for delaying the cross-linking of water soluble polymer solutions A stable, non-aqueous liquid suspension of delayed boron cross-linkers comprises an anhydrous boron compound or a sparingly soluble borate suspended in a mixture of mineral spirits (commonly termed as naphtha) and a resin. Anhydrous boron compounds suitab... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5555576 | Sectional folding bed A sectional folding bed includes a first longitudinal member and a second longitudinal member with each longitudinal member having a first protrusion and a second protrusion at respective ends. A sheet including a first loop and a second loop is secured b... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5549467 | Apparatus for cutting ellipses from dough An apparatus for processing a batch of dough includes a housing that supports a conveyor, a press, and a cutter. The apparatus further includes a drive motor for the conveyor and press. Upon the placement of a batch of dough on the conveyor, the conveyor ... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549222 | Beverage dispensing nozzle A post mix beverage dispensing nozzle includes a housing that contains a diffuser. The nozzle connects to a dispensing valve for dispensing a viscous beverage syrup that must be mixed with a mixing fluid, such as water, before dispensing. The diffuser com... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5540689 | Apparatus for securing a rod adjacent to a bone A method and implant for the surgical treatment of scoliosis is disclosed. The method involves the segmental fixation of a rigid rod or rods to the abnormally curved portion of the spine. The rod is constructed of a shape-memory alloy such as nitinol. Pri... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5540537 | Portable hoist A hoist which mounts to a trailer hitch drawbar of a vehicle includes a post connected to a tongue. The post includes an angle which defines a boom extending from a central column. The tongue includes a pivot member connected to a securing member which in... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5533246 | Bullet puller An inertial bullet puller includes a rigid tough transparent plastics material carrier tube having an opening at its upper end adapted to receive a cartridge and a head portion at its lower end adapted to be struck against a hard surface. The carrier tube... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5528721 | Direct current motor speed control apparatus A DC motor control system reduces power demands imposed upon a DC power source energizing a utilizing device by varying the time during which power application occurs, but not the magnitude of the power which remains constant. The DC motor control system ... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5520250 | Method and process for the stabilization of resin coated particulates The present invention relates to resin coated particulates, the process of forming the particulates, and the particulates' utilization in petroleum well completions. More particularly, the present invention comprises the resin coated particulates and the ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5499744 | Low profile drink dispenser A beverage dispenser includes a housing that defines a cooling chamber and has dispensing nozzles mounted thereon, a water line positioned in the bottom of the cooling chamber for communicating water to the dispensing nozzles, product lines mounted in the... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5492455 | Pumping apparatus including a quick connect interface A pump includes a quick connect interface that attaches to any drink dispensing to allow the mounting of the pump without the necessity of connection devices such as threaded fittings and/or clamps. The quick connect interface includes a housing having an... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5490313 | Bullet puller An inertial bullet puller comprises a rigid, tough plastics material carrier tube having an opening at its upper end adapted to receive a cartridge and a head portion at its lower end adapted to be struck against a hard surface. The carrier tube is affixe... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5488740 | Reversible and size adjustable hat A reversible hat includes a first crown portion and a second crown portion stitched to the first crown portion. A first brim section is stitched to a second brim section with a brim stiffener stitched therebetween. The first brim section stitches to the f... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5488083 | Method of gelling a guar or derivatized guar polymer solution utilized to perform a hydraulic fracturing operation A method of gelling a guar or derivatized guar polymer solution utilized to perform a hydraulic fracturing operation includes the step of adjusting the pH of the guar or derivatized guar polymer solution to between about 8.5 and 12.5. After adjusting the ... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5474142 | Automatic drilling system An automatic drilling system regulates the drill string of a drilling rig in response to any one of, any combination of, or all of drilling fluid pressure, bit weight, drill string torque, and drill string RPM to achieve an optimal rate of bit penetration... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5471410 | Method and apparatus for sticky and leading one detection An apparatus for detecting sticky and a leading one includes first circuitry capable of detecting both sticky and a leading one. The apparatus further includes second circuitry that determines whether a sticky or a leading one detect is required. Dependin... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5466846 | Process for preparation of stable aqueous solutions of zirconium chelates Aqueous solutions of zirconium chelates are prepared by combining an alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid salt with a solution of a zirconium compound. That preparation first involves formulating an alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid salt through a stoichiometric react... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5462413 | Disposable relief valve seat for positive displacement pump A positive displacement pump includes a relief valve comprising an valve seat, a needle within the valve seat, a spring forcing the needle within the valve seat, a set screw pressing the spring against the needle and a spacer for mounting the set screw to... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5458851 | Automatic ice bagger with self-contained sanitizing system An ice bagger includes a sanitizing system which periodically activates to sanitize the ice hopper. In operation, a flow of water is directed to the hopper to melt the ice in the hopper and to flush the melt water to a reservoir. A sanitizing agent is add... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5452617 | Tool for measuring force needed to operate railroad track switches A tool measures the force required to move the handle of a railroad track switch between first and second positions that open and close the switch. The tool includes (1) an elongate tool handle; (2) a clamp for clamping the tool handle to the end of the s... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5435913 | Fluid treating apparatus An apparatus for treating fluids by increasing the fluid's rate of diffusion, removing minerals in solution, releasing entrained gases, and destroying bacteria includes a pair of cascaded vortex nozzles positioned in opposed relation. Each of the vortex n... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5433348 | Modular dispensing tower A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a modular dispensing tower which may be positioned remote from both the product and the cooling unit or, alternatively, may be mounted onto the cooling unit housing using quick connect couplings. When positioned re... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5425994 | Resin coated particulates comprissing a formaldehyde source-metal compound (FS-MC) complex The present invention relates to resin coated particulates, the process of forming the particulates, and the particulates' utilization in petroleum well completions. More particularly, the present invention comprises the resin coated particulates and the ... | 06/20/1995 |
