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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7295019 | Security scanners with capacitance and magnetic sensor arrays Security scanning devices based on electrical tomography, including tomography systems based on the measurement of capacitance (ECT) and electromagnetic tomography (EMT), in combination with knowledge-based image analysis and understanding. Each device includes a se... | 11/13/2007 |
| 6263645 | Vertical bagger A method of filling and closing a bag comprising the steps of: delivering an air jet for opening a bag; moving a pair of horns into the open bag for engaging inner surfaces of the bag; filling the bag; moving a bag transfer mechanism having spaced pinch belts into ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 4860993 | Valve design to reduce cavitation and noise A valve comprising a valve body (10) having inlet (14 ) and outlet (18) passages communicating with a valve chamber (15). A valve element (90) is movable through the valve chamber adjacent a valve seat (92) and a flow deflector ring (104) having a central... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4809896 | Backpack harness A comfortable backpacking harness including a plurality of flexible shoulder straps connected end to end by buckles to form an endless belt and a plurality of adjustable length article engaging loops permanently connected to the shoulder strap assembly. T... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4679592 | Valve seat design to reduce cavitation Disclosed is a valve trim design for use in reducing valve cavitation. Valve and seat are axially movable and have frustoconical facing surfaces which form an annulus therebetween to control flow. The seat has an external frustoconical surface and a plura... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4662791 | Bumper assembly shock cell system An improved mechanism for cushioning shocks imparted to a stationary body from various sizes of vessels, including a resiliently retarded telescoping member having a first movement versus thrust characteristic with a relatively high rate of movement versu... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4660815 | Pressure actuated clamp for truss manufacturing equipment A clamping apparatus is disclosed for use in clamping wooden chord and web members together in manufacturing wooden trusses. The clamping apparatus uses an inflatable conduit (50) to force an elongated clamp to a closed position. In a second embodiment, t... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4621496 | Actuator control system An actuator control system is disclosed using fluid dispensing means to selectively add or remove fluid from a closed actuator system, whereby the movement of the actuator is volume rather than pressure responsive.... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4621943 | Continuous prestressed concrete and method Disclosed is a method and apparatus for forming continuous slabs having parallel longitudinally extending post-tensioned tendons therein.... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4620597 | High pressure injection valve Disclosed is a bellows control valve with means to pressurize the bellows chamber to very high pressure without creating a significant detrimental differential pressure across the bellows.... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4583030 | Pitch/trim control Aircraft attitude along the pitch axis is controlled by inputting a velocity command to a pitch control subsystem that includes a velocity side channel and a gain side channel of a pitch servo amplifier. An output from each channel of the pitch servo ampl... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4570913 | Clamping apparatus for truss manufacturing equipment A clamping means is disclosed for use in clamping wooden chord and web members together in manufacturing wooden trusses. The clamping means uses an inflatable conduit to force an elongated clamp to a closed position.... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4557378 | Combination collapsible funnel and canister therefor The invention relates to a combination collapsible funnel and canister therefor, comprising a sectional collapsible funnel, a canister adapted to receive the funnel, and means in the canister adapted to receive an adapter section of the funnel for storage... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4543998 | Protector clamp for well control lines A control line protector clamp having an elastic inner wall with longitudinal slots therein to accommodate and secure control lines comprising a pair of rubber-coated, semicylindrical, skeletal steel frame members hinged together along one of their longit... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4484568 | Overheat emergency outfocus mechanism for solar energy collector A control means for a solar energy collector-concentrator of the focusing trough reflector type with an energy receiver operatively positioned at the line of focus of said reflector comprising pivotally mounted support means for said energy receiver held ... | 11/27/1984 |
| 4440476 | Optical device for an intensifier tube An optical device for an intensifier tube having an elongated housing with a cylindrical chamber extending therethrough, an intensifier tube in said chamber, first and second annular means in said chamber. Fastener means in said housing for releasably fix... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4423719 | Parabolic trough solar collector An improved monocoque parabolic solar collector which can be machine welded or fastened with rivets, bolts or other mechanical fasteners without the need for any blind fastening systems.... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4419479 | Reinforced carboxy nitrile polymer compositions containing particulate nickel Reinforced polymer compositions comprising a minor effective amount of a particulate metal reinforcing agent are provided. A preferred particulate metal reinforcing agent preferably comprises a plurality of discrete particles, each further comprising nick... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4372651 | Solar collector module An extended width parabolic trough solar collector (12) is supported from pylons (14). Collector (12) is formed from a center module (30) and two wing modules (32) joined together along abutting edges by connecting means. A stressed skin monocoque constru... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4372027 | Method of manufacturing parabolic trough solar collector An improved monocoque parabolic solar collector which can be machine welded or fastened with rivets, bolts or other mechanical fasteners without the need for any blind fastening systems.... | 02/08/1983 |
| 4348797 | Method of installing a solar collector An extended width parabolic trough solar collector (12) is supported from pylons (14). Collector (12) is formed from a center module (30) and two wing modules (32) joined together along abutting edges by connecting means. A stressed skin monocoque constru... | 09/14/1982 |
| 4348798 | Method of manufacturing solar collector module An extended width parabolic trough solar collector (12) is supported from pylons (14). Collector (12) is formed from a center module (30) and two wing modules (32) joined together along abutting edges by connecting means. A stressed skin monocoque constru... | 09/14/1982 |
| 4338046 | Bumper ring with relief groove A shock absorbing bumper system assembly (10) is provided for attachment to an offshore structure (12). Assembly (10) utilizes a vertical column (34) supported from arms (20, 22). An outer protector (38) surrounds the column (34) and is eccentrically posi... | 07/06/1982 |
| 4337009 | Marine landing structure with omni directional energy absorbing characteristics A shock absorbing boat landing (10) is provided for attachment to a marine structure (14) such as an offshore platform or the like. The system (10) has a landing frame (16) which is supported by two pairs of upper and lower shock cells (22a and 22b). The ... | 06/29/1982 |
| 4336637 | Safety clamp A clamp used on pipe comprises a clamp having a body adapted to be positioned around the pipe having first and second ends, gripping members for engaging the pipe connected to the body and a screw member pivotally connected to the first end of the body fo... | 06/29/1982 |
| 4329942 | Animal restraint device An animal restraint device adapted to be worn by the animal comprising a pair of stave like members held in place along the sides of the animal by harness members attached to both staves towards the ends of the staves and a pair of pull members each attac... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4311412 | Offshore bumper system and method of manufacturing A shock absorbing bumper system assembly (10) is provided for attachment to a structural member (12) of an offshore platform. The assembly (10) utilizes a vertical column (34) supported from arms (20) and (22). An outer protector (32) surrounds the column... | 01/19/1982 |
| 4311320 | Running board assembly having a universal mounting bracket A running board assembly (10) for a vehicle (12) includes a running board plate (14) which has an upturned lip (18) on one edge thereof and a downturned lip (16) on the opposite edge. A splash guard (20) is mounted on the forward end of plate (14) and ext... | 01/19/1982 |
| 4185818 | Fluid resistance type leg exerciser A leg exercising device adapted to strengthen hip abduction and adduction muscles comprising body support members secured to a frame to support the human body such that the median axis of the human body is substantially parallel to the central axis of the... | 01/29/1980 |
| 4182306 | Heat transfer device A heat transfer device for transferring excessive waste heat from the upper portion of a fireplace to the room comprising a high temperature heat exchanger positioned above the fire grate between the fire and the flue of the fireplace. A mass transfer tub... | 01/08/1980 |
| 4182054 | Artificial arm Apparatus to artificially simulate arteries of a limb for training medical personnel to puncture arteries and veins. The device comprises a hollow arm shaped member constructed of a resilient material having two grooves formed on the exterior thereof in t... | 01/08/1980 |
| 4179610 | Apparatus to indicate bio-rhythm curves Apparatus for simultaneously indicating the bio-rhythm curves which illustrate the emotional, mental, and physical cycles of a person comprising three slide elements, two of which are overlayed on the third and are transparent to simultaneously display al... | 12/18/1979 |
| 4176478 | Calendar A calendar having detachable components for perpetually arranging the calendar. The removable components are secured by a strip of magnetic tape secured to the rear portion which is attracted to ferris metal tacks secured on a board to hold the calendar c... | 12/04/1979 |
| 4122772 | Hydrostatic bearer for printing press An internal hydrostatic bearer for printing presses wherein ends of cylinders of the press are rotatably journaled in hydrostatic bearers in side frames of the press. The bearer comprises a sleeve having an opening extending therethrough which is formed e... | 10/31/1978 |
| 4075916 | Pipe cut off saw A pipe cut off saw comprising a pipe cradle and a cutting means pivotally secured adjacent said pipe cradle such that the pivot point is aligned with the center line of the pipe so that the cutting means may be rotated about the pipe to cut off the end of... | 02/28/1978 |
| 4074426 | Threaded blade holder A threaded blade holder for cutting an opening in a flexible externally threaded closure element on a pail or container. The holder comprises a hollow internally threaded tubular body. A retaining member, comprising a pointed spike, is slideably disposed ... | 02/21/1978 |
| 4070979 | Floating dry storage facility for small boats A floating storage facility for storing small boats not greater than a predetermined length. A floor system comprising a network of longitudinal and lateral support members disposed over flotation blocks provides support for the building. A pair of spaced... | 01/31/1978 |
| 4066259 | Neck exerciser A neck exercising device comprising a general frame secured to a wall or the like and a head gripping frame pivotally secured to the general frame such that the axis of rotation of the head gripping frame is aligned with the neck of the user. The head gri... | 01/03/1978 |
| 4060643 | Method and apparatus for identifying color separation film A color identifying tape having a clear or white background with a black positive register mark and a negative mark in fixed spaced relationship thereon. The black register mark forms colored background areas shaded in each primary color, red, yellow and ... | 11/29/1977 |
| 4057924 | Rifle barrel stabilizer A device for adjusting the force between the rifle barrel and the forearm of the stock comprising a stabilizing block having a concave groove formed on the upper surface thereof to engage the rifle barrel. An adjuster screw having an enlarged head is rota... | 11/15/1977 |
