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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162596 | Support device for high pressure pumps usable in or on the deck of a marine vessel An improved method and apparatus for supporting and adapting high pressure pumping apparatus for use on or in a marine vessel subject to direct dynamic motions imparted to the marine vessel without damaging the pumping apparatus to thereby extend the useful life of ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 5788832 | Temperature compensated electrochemical gas sensor and method for closely tracking the temperature variations of a gas to be sensed An electrochemical gas sensor having a temperature sensitive element such as a thermistor arranged within the gas sensor in a temperature insulative fashion for preventing any variations in the temperature of the applied gases to be sensed to be immediate... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5714046 | Sensor electrode for use in electrochemical gas sensors A sensing surface for a sensing cathode electrode useful in electrochemical gas sensors for sensing active gases in a gas mixture. The gas sensors are utilized in sensing oxygen or exhaust gases from a motor vehicle, so that there is a potential for causi... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5690808 | Electrochemical gas sensors and methods for sensing electrochemical active gases in gas mixtures An electrochemical, galvanic type, oxygen sensor including scavenging electrodes for continuously reacting any unreacted or partially reacted active gases, such as oxygen, to remove the active gases prior to being dissolved or have been dissolved in the e... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5657502 | Loading lip extender operating mechanisms for edge mounted dock levelers A loading lip extender operating mechanism for edge mounted dock levelers to elevate and lower a bridge plate connected to a dock and loading lip plate pivotably coupled to the bridge plate to follow the movements imparted to the bridge plate. The elevati... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5659205 | Hydraulic turbine power generator incorporating axial thrust equalization means A sealless turbine generator mounted on a single shaft compising a radial turbine having a unique thrust equalizing mechanism mounted thereto and operative with a portion of the applied hydraulic fluid to the turbine radial runner and a thrust bearing for... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5577843 | Self-aligning, self-locking plastic bushing including a method for mounting the bushing to a wheel assembly A plastic bushing for use with wheel assemblies for low speed, off-highway vehicles of the type of hand trucks, wheelbarrows and the like. The plastic bushing is constructed of two substantially identical bushing members molded of a self-lubricating, pres... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5540007 | Highway signs capable of being rolled up A regulatory flexible highway sign of rectangular configuration that may be rolled up for transport and for storage is disclosed. The rolled up "sign" package and a foldable sign stand for securing the sign in a message display position are disclosed. Whe... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5533793 | Agricultural tires and wheel assemblies therefore An agricultural wheel assembly constructed of a plastic wheel half and a metal half releasably secured together for use with agricultural row crop planters and grain drills. The plastic wheel half has a smooth flat or shallow cup for eliminating the probl... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5446984 | Highway signs capable of being rolled up and improved mounting brackets for the signs A mounting bracket or socket for use with a flexible highway sign capable of being rolled up for storage and portability. The mounting bracket being molded from a non-rigid, elastic material that is reasonably transparent and having a socket for accommoda... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5322602 | Gas sensors An improved perfluorinated, ion-exchange polymer, either in the form of a membrane or a thin film useful as the electrolyte in chemical sensors. The polymer is treated with an acid, such as boric acid or a mixture of boric acid and phosphoric acid, to mai... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5278553 | Apparatus for warning of approaching emergency vehicle and method of warning motor vehicle operators of approaching emergency vehicles A method and apparatus for warning a motor vehicle operator of an approaching emergency motor vehicle having a sounding siren. The method comprehends selecting two frequencies A'-B' that fall within the siren frequency range and providing a microphone for... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5245759 | Method and edge finding apparatus for use on a machine tool A method and apparatus for finding an edge of a workpiece prior to machining the workpiece by a machine tool. The apparatus includes a collar that is mountable to be secured to the head of a machine tool. The collar has four flat surfaces spaced in quadra... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5201599 | Stabilized barrel-like traffic control element A two-piece, detachable traffic channelization element having an improved base element. The base element has a low profile, dome-like configuration with a ballast storage chamber. The storage chamber may be completely filled with a sand ballast and sealed... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5172292 | Apparatus for protecting electronic equipment powered from a marine power source A device and method for protecting D.C. powered electronic equipment to be isolated from a D.C. marine power source for minimizing the interference of extraneous signals on the power signals along with a back-up D.C. power source for powering the electron... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5164053 | Electrochemical gas sensor and method of using same An electrochemical gas sensor having a solid ionic conductive electrolyte therein and adapted to sense trace levels of reactive gases in the parts per million range. The electrochemical sensing cell has a pair of catalytic electrodes attached to the oppos... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5102016 | Apparatus for dispensing materials in touching association and methods of use thereof A resilient dispenser (30) for dispensing two flowable materials in touching association is provided. When the dispenser is squeezed the materials are dispensed through juxtaposed apertures such that the materials share a common boundary after dispensemen... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5085760 | Electrochemical gas sensors An electrochemical gas sensor having a high surface area gas diffusing electrode defined for diffusing gases to be sensed to reach the catalyst surfaces of the electrode to provide the cathodic reduction of oxygen in a gas mixture undergoing sensing there... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5035012 | Portable hammock kit and improved portable hammock A portable hammock kit having aminimum of modular components for assembling and disassembling the modular components for storage or transportation to another location and store all components in a convenient carrying bag. The hammock stand can be assemble... | 07/30/1991 |
| 5026204 | Traffic control element and method of erecting and stabilizing same A two-piece, detachable traffic channelization element having an improved base element. The base element has a low profile, dome-like configuration with a ballast storage chamber. The storage chamber may be completely filled with a sand ballast and sealed... | 06/25/1991 |
| 5024771 | Liquid filter and methods of filtration and cleaning of filter The disclosed filter element is a screen filter having a vane arranged on the outside surface of a screening element for improving the filtration of solid contaminants from a liquid undergoing filtration. A single cartridge screening element may be quickl... | 06/18/1991 |
| 4980984 | Highway signs and flags capable of being rolled up A flexible highway safety sign capable of being rolled up for storage and portability and mounting a high-way flag. The safety sign is useful with flexible frame members that allow the mounted sign to bend in response to winds and wind gusts without tippi... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4926163 | Method and apparatus for advance warning signalling to a motorist of an ice condition on a driving surface A method and apparatus for advance warning signaling to a motorist of an ice condition on a driving surface. The method steps include mounting a plurality of traffic signalling devices along a driving surface for sensing the prevailing temperatures and th... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4861685 | Portable rechargeable battery A rechargeable battery having a housing storing a rechargeable battery means and including a battery charge transfer measuring circuit within the battery housing. The battery means and the measuring circuit are sealed in the housing and are connectable to... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4850642 | Booth seating system A universal table A-frame that is constructed as a unitary structure for use in a booth seating system including a series of booths. The A-frame is a basic module for the booth seating system. The A-frame includes a pair of spaced apart frame rails arrang... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4795528 | Method of making memory devices A method for making an optical memory storage medium which has a transparent substrate with void cells of empty spaces and ablative material on the cell walls is disclosed. In one example, a base plate is coated with a masking layer. Pits are formed on th... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4791672 | Wearable digital hearing aid and method for improving hearing ability A hearing aid to be worn by an individual of impaired hearing ability producing analog output signals of improved intelligibility. The hearing aid includes a wearable, programmable digital signal processor for processing digital samples of the analog sign... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4783236 | Method of making memory devices A method for making an optical memory storage medium which has a transparent substrate with void cells of empty spaces and ablative material on the cell walls is disclosed. In one example, a base plate is coated with a masking layer. Pits are formed on th... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4781790 | Method of making memory devices A method for making an optical memory storage medium which has a transparent substrate with void cells of empty spaces and ablative material on the cell walls is disclosed. In one example, a base plate is coated with a masking layer. Pits are formed on th... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4781789 | Method of making memory devices A method for making an optical memory storage medium which has a transparent substrate with void cells of empty spaces and ablative material on the cell walls is disclosed. In one example, a base plate is coated with a masking layer. Pits are formed on th... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4781187 | Method and implant for refractive keratoplasty A method and implant for refractive keratoplasty or improved radial keratotomy. The improved radial keratotomy comprising making a plurality of radial corneal incisions in accordance with prior practices to correct the detected impaired vision. A piece of... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4778182 | Lucky number selector A device for selecting data such as numbers to be used by a player of games of chance wherein a hollow spherical storage container is utilized to store objects or balls therein for discharge therefrom. The stored objects may be spherical balls having symb... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4752949 | Corded/cordless telephone A telephone capable of operation in a cordless or corded mode. The telephone is basically operative in the cordless mode through the provision of electronic transmitting and receiving elements individual to the base unit and the portable handset. The base... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4740266 | Method of making memory devices A method for making an optical memory storage medium which has a transparent substrate with void cells of empty spaces and ablative material on the cell walls is disclosed. In one example, a base plate is coated with a masking layer. Pits are formed on th... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4726596 | Shopping cart An improved shopping cart having a pivoted platform mounting a pair of spaced caster assemblies. The platform has a pivot to permit each caster assembly to pivot independent of the other assembly to substantially continuously engage a supporting surface t... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4692680 | Portable battery charging apparatus and methods therefor Portable apparatus for charging a lead-acid battery from a direct current source such as a series of dry cells that can be conveniently carried in a motor vehicle or the like. An electronic circuit measures the actual current transferred to a battery unde... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4660546 | Method for treating for deficiency of tears An implant and method for treating external human eye conditions due to a deficiency of tears. The method includes the temporary blockade of the canaliculus of a patient without resorting to a surgical stitch, observing the response of the patient's eye t... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4653803 | Settee seating unit and settee-cluster frames therefor A seating frame is provided useable as a settee-cluster frame or individual settee each having an individual table top. The settee-cluster frame is of a unitary construction and is stackable, one frame on top of another. The settee-cluster frames may be a... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4603375 | Ejector for printed circuit board plug-in unit An ejector for a printed circuit board plug-in unit for use with printed circuit board cages having a fixed ejection surface. The ejector is constructed and defined to be pivotally mounted through an aperture provided for the panel member of the plug-in u... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4593265 | Portable traffic control apparatus Traffic control apparatus of the wheeled trailer type having pairs of links for selectively and uniformly moving a traffic control message panel between a substantially vertical display position and a substantially horizontal storage/transit position. Thr... | 06/03/1986 |
