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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5815841 | Novelty hat including miniature basketball goal A novelty hat in the form of a ball cap having a visor defining an opening in which a miniature basketball net is mounted. The miniature net is held in position in the opening by a rim of molded plastic including respective flanges circumscribing the open... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5795842 | Oil-absorbing article comprising wool felt forming an enclosure containing pine bark An oil absorbing article is made of an outer covering of wool felt that forms an enclosure containing pine bark. The covering may be in the form of a mat, a pillow, or a boom. The outer covering allows the oil to pass through into the bark, which becomes ... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5770297 | Gripping device A gripping device comprises a thin strip of flexible material which is disposed between a user's index finger and thumb to facilitate gripping, particularly bottle cap removal. The flexible strip includes attachment bands which secure the strip to the thu... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5743648 | Combination pacifier and thermometer A pacifier thermometer includes a thermometer that is removable from a base portion, which includes a nipple, to allow thorough cleaning of the base portion. The thermometer includes a flexible conductor that has a thermistor at its end, and the thermisto... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5738624 | Mask for applying a magnetic flux field to facial skin A face mask for applying a magnetic flux field to the face of a human being comprises sheets of flexible plastic material joined together to provide a pocket therebetween containing a formable material by which the mask is adapted to conform to the contou... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5738556 | Leash for an aquatic sports board A leash is described for attachment between an aquatic sports board and a rider. The leash includes a molded single piece elastic article having an elongated elastic member terminated at its ends with eyelets. A strap connector capable of being attached t... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5726398 | Automotive bumper and muffler combination A bumper/muffler assembly is provided to simultaneously perform noise attenuation functions and impact protection for an automotive vehicle. The bumper/muffler assembly is formed at least in part from stamped sheets of metal. The sheets include an interna... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5725772 | Wastewater treatment system A system for treating wastewater wherein the need for the addition of an external carbon source during the denitrification step is reduced or eliminated. In accordance with the system, the centrate is removed from the centrifuge at the end of the treatmen... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5713864 | Integral conductive polymer resistance heated tubing A flexible, integral polymer resistance heated conduit is provided that is particularly suitable for use with physiological fluids. The conduit is highly effective in uniformly heating a fluid and in maintaining the fluid at a uniform, predetermined tempe... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5708243 | Multi-position, multi-directional electric switch mechanism A multi-position, multi-directional switch mechanism that provides switch actuation in multiple directions using opposing detent mechanisms. The multi-position, multi-directional switch mechanism has a sleeve that pivots within a base and an operator that... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5707481 | Machine for producing plastic laminates A machine for producing plastic laminates having a feed roller means consisting of a pair of feed rollers for feeding a material to be laminated, a facing type preheater means which allows the material to be laminated which is being fed, to be preheated, ... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5707431 | Vortex gas elimination device A gas elimination device for cellular fluids has a cylindrical chamber that is divided radially into two parts by a cylindrical filter centrally located in the chamber. The fluid inlet is directed tangentially to the outer part of the chamber to create a ... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5702045 | Roll for the pressure treatment of cloth webs A roll for the pressure treatment of cloth webs comprising: a stationary beam, a shell mounted for rotation relatively to the beam, support elements for equalizing roll shell deflection, and a biasing system so acting on the support elements that the same... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5697262 | Quick-release pedal A quick-release pedal comprises a pedal body and a pair of retaining units. The pedal body includes a frame portion, a tubular portion and two receiving spaces within the frame portion. A pair of cleat engaging members are respectively provided on upper a... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5685202 | Bicycle pedal device with two cleat retaining units A bicycle pedal device includes a pedal body, and upper and lower cleat retaining units mounted respectively on two opposite side surfaces of the pedal body. The pedal body includes a tubular portion adapted to be mounted rotatably on a bicycle pedal shaf... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5675495 | Process for the design of free form reflectors which accounts for manufacturing tolerances A process for computer-assisted-design of an optical element allows for anticipation of errors that may arise in the actual manufacture of the element. A known optical design program is first operated to determine data representing the physical characteri... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5673806 | Teat for a baby's bottle, and a bottle fitted with such a teat A teat for a baby's bottle, the teat comprising a body (3) that is generally hemispherical in shape and whose apex is extended axially by a projecting portion in the form of a nipple (5), the teat being characterized in that its nipple (5) is fitted with ... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5666986 | Tent frame device A tent frame device comprising a hub from which radiates a multiplicity of ribs when the device is in use. The hub is provided with a multiplicity of retaining portions which extend in a tangential direction and which are spaced apart around the hub. A mu... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5646736 | Analytical apparatus with coded elements An instrument kit includes a photometric instrument and a standardizing ampoule. The standardizing ampoule includes a machine readable code that is recognized by the instrument when the ampoule is inserted to initiate a standardizing routine. An analysis ... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5640255 | Holographic authentication patch A method is disclosed to holographically mark an object in a way that the mark cannot be removed, reproduced, or transferred covertly. The mark can be read from a distance so that the part can be verified as the one and only original. The mark is applied ... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5637172 | Method for applying a decal to foam A method for applying a decal or graphic design to a foam substrate is provided. A decal or graphic design comprising polyethylene is provided on a web of carrier paper that is collected on a spool. The web is drawn through a hot stamp press equipped with... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5623126 | Ceramic terminal assembly A terminal assembly is provided which is easy to assemble and disassemble. The assembly features male and female ceramic elements that interconnect and provide a passageway into which a terminal equipped with forward and rearward tabs is placed. After the... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5618215 | Aquatic sports board An improved aquatic sports board is provided. The rail of the board is equipped with a plurality of apertures which are arranged in a pattern along the length of the rail. The apertures serve to reduce the drag on the bodyboard as it moves through the wat... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5611374 | Thermally insulating pipe lagging and method of manufacture Thermally insulating pipe lagging comprising a tube of compact and flexible elastomer type material designed to come into contact with the pipe to be insulated and shaped on its inside surface to have a helical groove which provides between its adjacent t... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5609687 | Nozzle for coupling electromagnetic energy and heatable composition A nozzle for application of an extrudable material to a substrate optically couples an electromagnetic beam to the extrudable material. The nozzle forms a flow channel with a window at one end. The extrudable material is admitted to the flow channel such ... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5609451 | Display unit with improved support feet An improved shelving assembly for transporting and displaying goods on a carrier incorporates a cylindrical shoe with a rounded top and a lower flange that compliments the shape of a series of posts set into the bed of the carrier. The posts set into the ... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5605937 | Moldable thermoplastic polymer foam beads A continuous process for making moldable foam beads comprising a non-crosslinked or crosslinked thermoplastic polymer foam are produced by mixing a composition comprising a non-crosslinkable or crosslinkable thermoplastic polymer or a thermoplastic polyme... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5598784 | Extruded aluminum conveyor with track offset An improved conveyor track system is provided wherein the track segments are provided with longitudinal channels of T-shaped cross-section which are offset from the centerline of the track and which accept rectangular splice bars that are used to secure t... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5592709 | Apparatus for adjusting the attitude of a mattress An apparatus for adjusting the attitude of a mattress includes base elements for engaging the ledge of the side rails of a bed frame. A support bar extends between the base elements for supporting a box spring. The attitude of the mattress may be adjusted... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5589519 | Process of extruding lightly crosslinked polyolefin foam A method and apparatus for producing a lightly crosslinked polyolefin foam and articles made therefrom is disclosed. According to the method, a polyolefin resin is lightly crosslinked, mixed with a blowing agent, forwarded as a molten gel admixture throug... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5575375 | Multiple tray carriers for early bag storage system A system for the storage of early baggage includes a storage conveyor with multiple tray carriers for receiving early bags from the baggage handling system, for example, of an airport and for discharging early bags onto the baggage handling system. The st... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5575139 | Non-slip saddle pad A saddle pad for use on horses or other animals which provides a stable and secure buffer between the animal and a saddle or harness. The pad of the present invention avoids the slippage and play (movement) associated with ordinary saddle pads by providin... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5571709 | Modified baculovirus and baculovirus expression vectors The invention relates to a modified baculovirus wherein one of the two strong late promoters of the wild baculovirus is inactive, as well as to a method for obtaining such a modified baculovirus and to its application for obtaining vectors for the express... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5571476 | Pressure chamber for steam sterilization of articles A process, system and pressure chamber for the automated sterilization of articles, particularly medical or dental instruments is disclosed, which is simple to use and economically efficient by comparison with conventional autoclaves and steam sterilizing... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5562715 | Cardiac pulse generator A pacemaker may be implanted with equal facility on either side of a patient's chest without causing torque in the lead wires and avoiding unwanted local muscle stimulation. In one embodiment, the casing of the pacemaker is provided on opposite sides with... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5556052 | Method and apparatus for winding A method and apparatus for the preparation of a wound roll of a web of material is provided. The apparatus utilizes a surface windup device for automatically introducing a core onto a primary lay-on roll, and automatically cuts the web so that it can be a... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555999 | Secondary containment for aboveground flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks An above-ground secondary containment unit for storage tanks is comprised of a rigid base and upwardly extending side and end walls. Side cover shields are mounted to the top of the side walls by way of hinges and are intended to contact a side surface of... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5553758 | Nozzle adaptor for applying hot melt adhesive A glue gun includes a nozzle body and a replaceable nozzle cap. The body is mounted in a melt casting of the glue gun such that it is rotationally adjustable. Thus, a rotationally asymmetric nozzle cap is more easily used because the nozzle body can be ro... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5553490 | Volumetric metering equipment Volumetric metering equipment, especially but not exclusively for use in metering the volume of fluid pumped through one or more injectors by a diesel-engine fuel injection pump, having means which serve to cause the inertia of a moveable member, and/or a... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5544865 | Rail support bracket A support bracket for protective railing may be adjustably positioned on a wall or other surface. The bracket is constructed such that when the bracket is loosely assembled, the placement of a rail segment on the bracket may be adjusted as desired within ... | 08/13/1996 |
