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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6185303 | Enclosure mounting bracket An enclosure mounting bracket kit for attaching an enclosure with an exterior flange to a post is described. The mounting bracket includes an elongated horizontal rigid bar having first and second elongated studs protruding from the front side surface for... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6086350 | Variable wall concrete molding machine A portable concrete molding apparatus for forming concrete structures of a predetermined configuration, either on-site or at a central manufacturing facility. The apparatus includes a trailer having furnace plenum bounded by a pair of fixed walls. Each fi... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6054951 | Multi-dimensional tracking sensor A multi-dimensional tracking sensor for tracking a moving transmitter with particular applications in virtual reality and other real time computer applications. The system employs an electro-magnetic (EM) tracking sensor having a small lightweight transmi... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6036349 | Method and apparatus for validation of model-based predictions Predictive models have always been sought in the physical, biological and social sciences, but the application of such models may not produce reliable results. Before accepting a prediction from any model, it is essential to ascertain that the model is ap... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6031180 | Below ground pressurizable cable interconnect enclosure A below ground enclosure for retaining cable and cable components, wherein the below ground enclosure is pressurizable and the components may be mounted on a vertically actuated rack to be movable between a retracted position inside the enclosure and an e... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6012239 | Replaceable traction device for footwear The present invention provides a traction device that is selectively removable from a threaded aperture and allows for the operative engagement of the traction device into a threaded aperture without requiring the rotation of the traction member relative ... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5980001 | Ground penetrating traction stud A ground penetrating traction stud for attaching to a flexible track, the stud having a longitudinal axis, a penetrating member formed with a contact face, a reinforcing rib and a pair of transition facets extending between the edges of the contact face a... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5967874 | Book with three dimensional sculpture and self supporting core An educational reading device having a core leaf of a first thickness and a plurality of secondary leaves having a thickness less than the first thickness, the secondary leaves connected to the core leaf to dispose a portion of the core leaf intermediate ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5969790 | Multi prism image enhancing lens system and method of making same A prismatic lens (10) having a plurality of integral prisms (60), wherein the prisms (60) surround a central non prism area (90) in an apex portion (68) in-base (62) out orientation. Each prism (60) is adjacent or contacting two other prisms (60) to encom... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5956173 | Capillary compressor Our invention achieves spectral broadening of an input pulse by propagating it through a hollow fiber filled with a noble gas. The output pulse is then compressed to a shorter duration by passing it through an optical system consisting of phase dispersive... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5952593 | Removable frets for fretted stringed musical instruments A fretted stringed musical instrument is provided with channels which can removably accommodate frets. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the channels are provided at locations where it is sometimes, but not always, desirable to have a fret. The ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5947490 | Pedestrian operated machine with foldaway seat A seat assembly for a pedestrian operated machine may be pivotally attached to the rear of the machine at (22) and comprise a frame (20) having a spine (30) with a spine extension (31) supporting a seat (32) on a stalk (34) supported by a wheel (26). The ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5937893 | Shield for pressure relief device A shield for a pressure relief device for containing and deflecting released fluids is described. The shield includes an enclosure for surrounding the pressure relief device, the enclosure having a first port for engaging the enclosure to a relief duct wh... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5923418 | Apparatus for controlling the position and direction of a laser beam An apparatus for maintaining an electromagnetic beam, namely a laser beam, aimed at a particular point in space and aligned with a unique propagation path. The apparatus includes one or more adjustable beam steerers located in the propagation path, and fi... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5921011 | Point of purchase display A point of purchase display for securing a display sign to a side of a box is disclosed. The point of purchase display comprises a holder base having a plurality of foldable sections. Preferably, a middle section and two connecting sections are folded and... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5907984 | Parallel cutting assembly for cutting sheet material A method and apparatus for cutting sheet material upon an apertured support surface, the apparatus including a pair of spaced apart parallel cutters. The cutters are spaced apart by a distance greater than a dimension of the apertures, but less than an in... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5901657 | Support structure for protective cover for boats A support structure for a flexible boat cover includes an extensible bar supported entirely by at least one cord extending therefrom to cleats located at the bow and stern of the boat. This invention provides multiple supports spaced laterally from the ce... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5898977 | Non-handed in-line window supporting bracket A supporting bracket for windows which can be used on any side of a window and which can be mounted using existing central mount installation tooling is disclosed. The supporting bracket uses dual sided containment of the vent bar end for preventing sash ... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5897184 | Reduced-thickness backlighter for autostereoscopic display and display using the backlighter A reduced-thickness backlighter for an autostereoscopic display is disclosed having a lightguide and at least one light source parallel to an edge of the lightguide so as to be substantially coplanar with the lightguide. The lightguide is provided with a ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5891711 | Bioremediation apparatus for the removal of volatile organic compounds in hydrocarbon contaminated vapors A bioremediation apparatus for removal of volatile organic compounds (VOC's) from a contaminated air stream generated from the subsurface remediation of hydrocarbon contaminated ground water and soil is described. The apparatus includes an above ground mu... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5881431 | Door stop The present invention generally relates to devices for limiting the movement of hinged panels such as doors and more particularly to a door stop that can be mounted directly on a door hinge. The door stop comprises a continuous sleeve having a semi-cylind... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5878620 | Conductive fabric sensor for vehicle seats A sensor for the seat of a motor vehicle includes a compressible, preferably foam layer disposed between two conductive sheets. In one embodiment, the capacitance between the conductive sheets is measured to determine what and whether an object is dispose... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5880966 | Apparatus using scoring advisors having outputs combined on a back plane for evaluating designs Apparatus for evaluating a design includes a memory for storing data representing a current design for the device; a host processor connected to the memory and having a change input for receiving an input signal representing a change in the design, an eve... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5874001 | Ground water remediation method A method and apparatus for in situ removal of biodegradable contaminants from ground water or soil , or both by injecting oxygen gas into ground water containing a biodegradable contaminant in a volume low enough to avoid migration or volatilization of th... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5860792 | Portable pump housing for an operable submersible pump unit A pump enclosure assembly including a submersible pump within an elongate chamber and connected to an excess chamber having a detachable fitting extending through the access chamber to allow easy retrieval and maintenance of the pump. The pump enclosure a... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5839639 | Collapsible anvil assembly and applicator instrument A collapsible anvil assembly and applicator instrument for use with a surgical stapler. The collapsible anvil assembly includes an anvil shaft and a plurality of anvil segments, having staple clinching buckets thereon, flexibly affixed to the anvil shaft ... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5836470 | Trash receptacle with expandable rim A trash receptacle including a container having a variable upper periphery to hold the opening of a plastic trash bag in tension and to ease the removal of a full bag of trash from the container. In one embodiment, the container has a peripheral frame hav... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5829113 | Pile weather stripping insertion and staking tool A rotatable wheeled tool for simultaneously inserting and staking a weatherstrip into a slot, said tool comprising a body having a channel extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end, said channel configured to accommodate a length of weathe... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5818628 | Ultrashort optical pulse amplifiers incorporating a gain medium preferentially cooled along a crystalline axis An ultrashort optical pulse amplifier that incorporates a gain medium preferentially cooled along a crystalline axis for partially ameliorating the thermally induced distortions and losses created by cylindrically symmetric cooled designs. The ultrashort ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5817243 | Method for applying decorative contrast designs to automotive and motorcycle parts using lasers A method for creating a decorative contrast design on motorcycle and automobile parts by acquiring a decorative design into a computer connected to a laser and X-Y positioning galvanometers and controlling the laser pulse rate and fluence as the beam is s... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5815964 | Hidden message greeting card A greeting card kit which includes a greeting card containing a "hidden message." The greeting card includes an imprinted crossword puzzle type lattice having open squares and spaced numbers each keyed to either an "across" or a "down" heading. A recipien... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5811002 | Filter cartridge with drainable sludge barrier This invention relates generally to filters for removing impurities from liquids, and more particularly to a replaceable filter cartridge having a barrier for preventing contaminants from draining from a spent cartridge, as it is being replaced. The barri... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5803564 | Method and apparatus for viewing depth images An apparatus and method are disclosed for viewing depth images having different depth image scenes being projected at different viewer orientations. A frame is rotatably mounted to a stand for rotation about an axis, wherein the frame includes at least on... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5800900 | Decorative attachments for articles of clothing and footwear The present invention relates to articles of clothing and footwear and more particularly to an insertable patch or emblem which fits under the overlapping layer of a pocket formed in the article of clothing or footwear. The patch or emblem and the pocket ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5795473 | Elongated fluid filtering assembly to prevent contamination from unwanted foreign matter and zebra mussels An elongated fluid filtering assembly includes an elongated filter element housed within an elongated hollow tube. The filter and hollow tube are supported on an elevated frame by at least two resilient bushings. The resilient bushings allow easy maintena... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5788238 | Board game The present invention is directed towards an educational game apparatus which requires the players to unscramble a given set of letters to form a word which matches or defines the given clue. Correct matches by a player translate into moves for the player... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5790076 | Tracking sensor specially for computer applications The multi-dimensional tracking sensor especially for virtual reality and other real time computer applications. The disclosure describes an electro-magnetic (EM) tracking sensor that consists of a small lightweight transmitter with a transmitting antenna ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5782447 | Pool hook A detachable support attachable to a swimming pool having a clamp, and a hook assembly attached to the clamp, wherein the hook assembly disengages from the clamp when the load force exerted on the hook exceeds a predetermined level.... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782134 | Electromagnetically actuated thrust generator A propulsion unit which converts electricity into unidirectional thrust by electromagnetically spinning an assembly of weights about a circuitous path, such that the radius of rotation for a given weight from the center of the spinning assembly is signifi... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5780993 | Combination battery charger and power source for electrically powered devices A combination charger and power source for an electrically powered device having a removable battery pack that has one or more batteries enclosed within a battery pack case having a mechanical connector for removably mechanically attaching the battery pac... | 07/14/1998 |
