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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5387993 | Method for receiving and transmitting optical data and control information to and from remotely located receivers and transmitters in an optical locator system The method for receiving and transmitting optical data and control information to and from remotely located receivers and transmitters in an optical location system. Wherein, the locator system tracks and locates the position of a main object having an at... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5330243 | Replacement apparatus for fluorescent bulbs A bulb grasping unit for an elongated cylindrical fluorescent bulb is rigidly mounted on an elongated handle to facilitate replacement of fluorescent bulbs supported by two prongs on the bulb ends en resiliently mounted tubular contacts in out of reach fi... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5275248 | Power operated wheelchair A power-driven and steered wheelchair comprises a pair of ground-engaging wheels mounted in laterally-spaced relationship to a frame carrying a seat for an occupant and supporting the power source and a transaxle transmission for imparting parting both dr... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5201231 | Volumetric air sampler for collecting multiple discrete samples A mechanical air sample collector used to detect the presence of airborne impurities in ambient air. The apparatus collects volumetric samples of air in multiple discrete samples periodically, over set periods of time, without excessive supervision by an ... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5191326 | Communications protocol for digital telemetry system The present invention relates to a communications protocol for a digital telemetry system which enables more efficient digital data transmission between a plurality of digital communications nodes. The protocol is implemented using uplink and downlink pac... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5109399 | Emergency call locating system A computer-based system for receiving emergency telephone calls which, upon receipt of the call, provides a voice connection to the operator as well as displaying a map showing the location of the calling party and other relevant textual information. The ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5064006 | Downhole combination tool A directional drilling downhole steering and survey tool for detecting ferromagnetic bodies from an off vertical borehole, transmitting the signals from the downhole sensors to surface equipment while drilling, and for calculation of the range and directi... | 11/12/1991 |
| 5051962 | Computerized truck instrumentation system In a representative embodiment of the invention described herein, a well logging system for investigating subsurface formations is controlled by a general purpose computer programmed for real-time operation. The system is cooperatively arranged to provide... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5028875 | Linear rotary differential capacitance transducer A bridge-type capacitance transducer is disclosed. The transducer utilizes a coaxially mounted circular stator and circular rotor to form the capacitance bridge. An excitation voltage is applied to the bridge. The output voltage of the bridge is condition... | 07/02/1991 |
| 5028675 | Polyamide resin and method for preparation of reagents for immunodiagnostic use A polyamide resin for use in peptide and protein synthesis, and a method of preparing and using same. The polyamide resin is prepared by cross-linking a dimethylacrylamide monomer by co-polymerization with a functional monomer in an aqueous solution, emul... | 07/02/1991 |
| 5010625 | Screw-on button A button assembly is disclosed which includes a spear that is removably connected to the back side of a button head for enabling penetration of a post (or shank) of the button head through a piece of fabric. The post, itself, is threaded so that a locking... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5009054 | Method of storing thread in an embroidery thread-holder A portable storage unit with multiple linear pockets to carry a large assortment of embroidery floss of different variety and color, and a means to facilitate storage of embroidery floss into the pockets using a special tool.... | 04/23/1991 |
| 5009024 | Artificial lure simulating frog movements An artificial lure is provided which simulates the swimming motion of a frog with a pair of elastically flexible appendages attached to the rear of the lure. Each of the rear appendages, as well as two frontal appendages, has an S-shape, and the rear appe... | 04/23/1991 |
| 5005240 | Patient support apparatus A low air loss bed having an integral source of air mounted to the frame thereof. Sets of air bags are mounted on the frame, each set of air bags corresponding to a portion of the body of the patient to be supported on the bed. Separate gas manifolds are ... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4995811 | Component part removable partial denture and method for designing and making same A method for designing and constructing component part removable partial dentures comprising designing the removable partial denture in tooth-supported and tissue-borne components provided with mechanical locks, waxing the design onto an investment model,... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4992790 | Digital phase-locked loop biphase demodulating method and apparatus A method and apparatus for demodulating biphase-encoded signals is disclosed. A digital phase-locked loop produces a clock signal which is in phase with the clock signal of the biphase-encoded input signal. The clock signal from the phase-locked loop is t... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4973638 | Polyamide resin and method for preparation of reagents for immunodiagnostic use A polyamide resin for use in peptide and protein synthesis, and a method of preparing and using same. The polyamide resin is prepared by mixing a dimethylacrylamide monomer with an N-acrylyl-diaminoalkane functional monomer in an aqueous solution together... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4956273 | Synthetic peptides and method of use for diagnosis and vaccination for AIDS and ARC Composition and method for detection of and vaccination against the viral causative agents of AIDS and ARC. The composition is a synthetic peptide, the amino acid sequence of which is sufficiently homologous to the amino acid sequence of the gp 41 and gp ... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4939908 | Apparatus for adjustably controlling the size of an ice bank A method and apparatus for adjustably controlling the growth of the solid phase of a substance from around a cooling mechanism, such as the growth of an ice bank around cooling coils, while also minimizing chances of inaccurate control by referencing the ... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4907544 | Turbocharged two-stroke internal combustion engine with four-stroke capability A two-stroke cycle internal combustion engine without crankcase scavenging is disclosed which is able to operate in a four-stroke mode at cranking and idle speeds. The engine utilizes a turbocharger driven by exhaust gases to recharge the cylinder with fr... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4895211 | Land clearing root plow and soil aerator A plow having a forwardly facing V-notched digger blade, lifting wings, side arms, frame members, ears for attaching a hitch and breakable attachment of the hitch to the tow vehicle is provided. In use the plow cuts or digs out subterranean plant roots, a... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4888713 | Surface detail mapping system A system and method for providing surface detail to computer generated two-dimensional graphic images of apparel or other free-form surfaces such that the three-dimensional appearance of the image is provided or enhanced. That is accomplished through a co... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4859186 | Pulpotomy agent and method of use Composition for use as a pulpotomy agent having glutaraldehyde as the active ingredient in a solution stabilized by a buffer suitable for maintaining the pH of the glutaraldehyde solution at near-physiological levels. The stable composition also includes ... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4815076 | Reconfiguration advisor A machine implemented process for advising on several alternatives for recovering from single or multiple component failures in a distributed process well-site instrumentation logging system which uses the rules, assumptions and constraints governing the ... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4795387 | Collapsible inner tube seat insert A seat insert which can be inserted into an inflated or uninflated inner tube by allowing portions of the seat insert to pivot relative to each other the seat insert so that can be inserted into the tube, forced downwardly into longitudinal alignment, and... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4778144 | Concrete slab and beam forming system A concrete slab and beam forming system including first and second shoring towers that are adjustable in height and which can be adjusted to provide for concrete beams of different depths. The forming system also includes a first plank with an integral fa... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4648333 | Method for treating oil field wastes containing hydrocarbons A method and apparatus of treating oil field wastes and particularly spent drilling fluids which contain barite and hydrocarbons which includes placing the drilling fluids into the upper end of a downwardly directed rotating kiln. Fuel and pressurized air... | 03/10/1987 |
