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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6631564 | Electricians leveling device A device for leveling a plug receiving receptacle in an electric outlet box is disclosed which comprises a surface having spaced apart opposing male bar prongs arranged along generally parallel axes extending about perpendicular from the surface, arranged... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6341993 | Motorized swim fin The present invention comprise a swim fin having an internal propulsion system, wherein the fin is secured to the wearer by a boot configured to surround the foot and ankle of the wearer resisting flexure of the ankle, the fin is integrally molded to the ... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6123128 | Floating wheel assembly A cushion wheel assembly having a central hub coaxially surrounded by a resilient circular ring which is coaxially surrounded by a pneumatic tire on a mounting rim. The components are arranged so that axial compression of the resilient ring locks the comp... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6106715 | Membrane filtration assembly A novel spiral membrane arrangement is disclosed comprising opposing elongate filtration membrane units, spiraled about a base axis and separated by a novel lattice separator having spaced apart elongate primary laths which form fluid passageways, bridged... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6106355 | Flying saucer with throwing handle This invention relates to an aerodynamic flying saucer throwing device which has a handle arranged to enable convenient gripping for convenient throwing of the device which automatically retracts upon throwing to provide a streamline silhouette wherein th... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6095202 | Method and device for packing capillary columns The present invention features a method and apparatus with a rotatable central reservoir and radially extending support arms for packing chromatographic columns at a consistent gradient of particle impact by using centripetal forces to independently accel... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6062583 | Hitch lock device A novel hitch lock device, which can be removably mounted to vehicular ball type towing hitch arrangements for removably locking a ccmmon vehicular pivot ball type coupler to a ball hitch, while enabling hitch function in a plurality of angles and planer ... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6056662 | Reverse output from a differential coupled to a flywheel A high output transmission is made for increasing speed and torque from an engine or motor. It includes a planetary drive for gradually increasing speed output, a speed reducer for increasing torque output, and a friction brake which gradually slows and s... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5983474 | Puller tool This invention relates to an improved puller, wherein notch and slot means are arranged for adjustably engaging a mating slot and shoulder of gripping jaws to provide improved resistance to wear and misalignment through use, and reversible jaws enable ada... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5975910 | Literacy training device This invention relates to a device and system for augmenting the learning to read process, the device comprising a surface enabled for aligned placement of written terms arranged for reading in vertically spaced positions and a plurality of voice activati... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5963418 | Multiple anode high energy density electrolytic capacitor A multiple anode capacitor (10) having offset terminal leads or strips which maximizes capacitance achieved per volume occupied by the capacitor. More specifically, the invention including a multiple anode aluminum electrolytic capacitor including a cylin... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5949638 | Multiple anode capacitor A capacitor of hybrid construction is disclosed including single cathode and multiple anode combination utilizing a variety of anode foils selected for their ability to achieve optimal performance in selected areas of the construction of a spiral would ca... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5913507 | Portable winch This invention relates to an improved portable winch apparatus, which can be removably mounted to standard vehicular hitching arrangements to enable convenient winching in a plurality of pulling angles and planar orientations.... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5886162 | Lipophilic diakylaminomethylene prodrug derivatives for the inhibition of replication of viruses This invention provides new lipophilic dialkylaminomethylene prodrugs, particularly dialkylaminomethylene 2', 3'-dideoxynucleoside compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds which inhibit the replication of viruses.... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5873698 | Centrifugal pump An improved centrifugal pump is disclosed comprising a slip ring arranged around a central opening of a guidevane proximate the intake conduit shoulder of an impeller which is positioned, dimensioned and formed from a material sufficient to creat a lamell... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5840774 | Low density microporous polymers and process The disclosed invention is a crystalline microporous polymer and process for preparing a low density microporous polymer comprising, providing a mixture of a polymer and a polymer solvent, the mixture capable of achieving a supercritical condition; applyi... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5819993 | Stick medicament dispensing device A dispensing device is disclosed which generally comprises an elongate cylindrical container adapted to hold an elongate cylindrical stick medicament composition, having an open end sized and shaped to generally conform to a cross-section contour along a ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5819386 | Impeller puller This invention relates to an improved flexible impeller puller, wherein notch and slot means are arranged for adjustably engaging a mating slot and shoulder of gripping jaws to provide improved resistance to wear and misalignment through use, and engaging... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5755852 | Bioconverted nutrient rich humus The invention relates to a nutrient rich humus material produced by a process wherein solids in an aqueous slurry of animal excrement are settled or precipitated in a solids ecoreactor, the slurry may be treated before and/or after settlement in the ecore... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5738307 | Parachute with slidable auxiliary canopy for opening assist This invention relates to a novel parachute comprising an auxiliary canopy which is slidably mounted to restrictor lines to enable automatic sliding through variable positions during deployment of the parachute for controlling the speed and geometry of ma... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5730121 | Emergency air system The present invention is an improved system and apparatus for providing emergency breathing air upon the failure or disconnect of a primary air source in a hostile environment. The invention comprises a compressed air source interconnected with a primary ... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5720874 | Ultrafiltration assembly having centrifugal pump and eductor A portable ultrafiltration device for treating a mixed liquids stream is disclosed having a centrifugal pump, membrane filter cartridges, an eductor including a primary inlet, a suction inlet and an outlet all controlled by a control mechanism. The device... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5698275 | Magnetized floral system The invention relates to a magnetized artificial floral system wherein artificial flowers have petals formed from a plurality of layers of sheets of flexible sheet material which are fluffed apart in the appearance of a chrysanthemum flower and wired to a... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5683250 | Flight demonstrator A novel instrument for demonstrating flight principles is disclosed wherein a simulated aircraft is mounted to the end of a tube member by an arrangement wherein finger tip linear and rotational manipulation of a single control enables tail and wing contr... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5642238 | Ergonomically efficient side and rear vision system for motor vehicles The invention comprises an ergonomically efficient rear and/or side view monitoring system wherein a video camera is mounted at the rear and/or sides of a vehicle and transmits images to a viewing screen which is integrally mounted in a side view mirror a... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5626644 | Storm water remediatory bioconversion system The invention relates to a improved process for the biological transformation of phosphorus and nitrogen containing storm water runoff into ecologically manageable materials by a process wherein aqueous storm water runoff is passed to a bioreactor where s... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5587870 | Nanocrystalline layer thin film capacitors The invention relates to a method for forming a high capacitance thin film capacitor comprising forming layers of dielectric material in amorphous, nanocrystalline and polycrystalline configuration and arranging the resulting layers between upper and lowe... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5583148 | Bis-acyloxymethyl derivatives This invention relates to new pyridyl, quinoline and acridine bis-acyloxymethyl compounds; to compositions comprising these compounds; and to processes for their utility as fungicides, bactericides and as inhibitors of the growth of cancer in warm-blooded... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5538529 | Bioconverted nutrient rich humus The invention relates to a nutrient rich humus material produced by a process wherein solids in an aqueous slurry of the excrement are precipitated in a solids ecoreactor, the treated slurry is passed to a bioreactor wherein soluble phosphorus is precipit... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5503585 | Turkey call device The present invention is an improved box game call device comprising a multiple call registering scraper block, having an edge engaging striker affixed within a sound enhancement chamber. The scraper block is mounted within an elongate sound resonance box... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5501657 | Method of alleviating carpal tunnel syndrome This invention relates to a neuromuscular therapeutic method for the relief of pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome in humans, comprising soft tissue manipulation, deep tissue manipulation and nerve entrapment manipulation, generally applied in for... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5499793 | Copy holding device The present invention features a document holder for attachment to a computer monitor where opposing panels are arranged on an adjustable width frame which is attached to the monitor, the panels being pivotal to adjustable open positions where they are co... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5485870 | Wire wrapped composite spiral hose and method The invention discloses a wire wrapped composite spiral hose, having a plurality of layers of fabric wrapped around a preformed convolute hose and held in place by a continuous wire spaced within the convolutions. A method and device for preparing the hos... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5485309 | Compact display for animating polarized images A display device for creating animating images comprises a source of polarized light and first and second riffled reflecting means comprising a plurality of reflecting surfaces, placed in the path of light from said source of polarized light and arranged ... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5472472 | Animal waste bioconversion system The invention relates to a improved process for the biological transformation of phosphorus and nitrogen containing animal waste excrement into ecologically manageable materials by a process wherein solids in an aqueous slurry of the excrement are precipi... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5397314 | Surgical cannula with ball valve This invention relates to a surgical cannula that has a simple ball valve assembly comprising a ball, rotatably mounted on an axle extending between opposing legs of a pivotable yoke, which engages a seat to seal the instrument inlet to the cannula passag... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5395366 | Sampling capsule and process An ingestible capsule and process for sampling, particularly repeatable sampling, of fluids in the alimentary canal is disclosed wherein an essentially non-digestible capsule contains an electric energy emitting means, a radio signal transmitting means, a... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5390072 | Thin film capacitors The invention relates to a method for forming a high capacitance thin film capacitor comprising forming an amorphous layer of a dielectric material on the surface of a polycrystalline layer of said dielectric material and arranging the resulting double la... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5373595 | Air support device This invention relates to a portable air support device having a plurality of air inflatable cells, arranged within a conveniently dissembled air support bag. The portable device comprises a novel air distribution manifold, control console and air distrib... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5368568 | Disabling hypodermic syringe The invention relates to a hypodermic syringe with needle comprising a spring loaded needle sheath, arranged to be automatically engaged at completion of dosing, which releases to be propelled to a position covering the tip of the needle. The syringe furt... | 11/29/1994 |
