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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4334501 | Animal shelter and feed dispenser An improved animal shelter having a feed dispenser is provided wherein the feed dispenser is disposable on one of the side walls, and preferably forms one of the sidewalls of the improved animal shelter. The feed dispenser includes a body member having a ... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4326311 | Self-releasing locking unit for an inner spring assembly An improved self-releasing locking unit, such as a self-releasing locking edge support, in an inner spring assembly wherein the locking unit can be employed to secure the inner spring assembly in a compressed condition during the covering of same, and whi... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4316095 | Engine starting apparatus An electrical receptacle is connected to the alternator of an automotive vehicle to permit connection thereto of a power tool. A switching circuit senses the presence of an electric current through the tool to actuate relays in the switching circuit to ca... | 02/16/1982 |
| 4311322 | Self-locking folding outrigger assembly A folding, self-locking outrigger for a load transporting vehicle, the outrigger disposed on a side of the vehicle such that the outrigger is movable between a first position wherein the outrigger is disposed substantially adjacent the side of the vehicle... | 01/19/1982 |
| 4309963 | Animal handling apparatus An animal handling apparatus for turning over from one side to the other side a relatively large animal with front and rear legs, a back, a stomach, and opposite sides including a frame, a first brace connected to the frame, a winch connected to the frame... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4306395 | Lightweight cementitious product and method for making same An improved lightweight cementitious product consisting essentially of an aqueous cementitious mixture and reclaimed polystyrene beads in which the reclaimed polystyrene beads are bonded to the cementitious material. The cementitious product is prepared b... | 12/22/1981 |
| 4305734 | Recovery of hydrocarbon components from a hydrocarbon-carrier gas mixture An improved process for recovering hydrocarbon components from a hydrocarbon-carrier gas mixture wherein the mixture is passed through a solid adsorbent bed capable of selectively adsorbing the hydrocarbon and passing substantially hydrocarbon-free carrie... | 12/15/1981 |
| 4299240 | Method for styling hair An improved method for styling hair comprising the steps of applying a stable foam to dampened hair to form a pliable hair and foam mass, shaping the hair and foam mass as desired, drying the shaped mass of hair and foam, and combing the hair to remove th... | 11/10/1981 |
| 4297922 | Jaw support for a power tongs A jaw support for a power tongs having a rotatable rotor for turning a pipe via a jaw and anvil mounted on the rotor via the jaw support. The jaw support comprises two support plates which sandwich the rotor and support the jaw and anvil. The jaw is actua... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4298693 | Fermentation apparatus A fermentation apparatus for converting agricultural raw materials into a fermented liquor containing about 10 weight percent ethanol comprising a fermentation chamber, a separation chamber, a conduit for transporting mash through the fermentation chamber... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4296941 | Folding gooseneck assembly An improved folding gooseneck for a load carrying trailer is provided consisting of a forward gooseneck member and a linking assembly. The linking assembly, which pivotably attaches the forward gooseneck member to the frame of a trailer, consists of a com... | 10/27/1981 |
| 4295170 | Variable tape speed for video recorders A speed control for varying the video tape speed which is adapted for use with the video tape recorder having a power supply providing a power signal and a capstan motor for driving the video tape in forward and reverse directions. The speed control inclu... | 10/13/1981 |
| 4293228 | Drum for an asphalt mixing apparatus Annular lands are mounted on the inner periphery of the tubular shell of a drum for an asphalt mixing apparatus of the type wherein the drum is disposed on a slant and rotated so that flighting arranged about the inner periphery of the drum lifts and drop... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4290820 | Method and apparatus for collecting particulate material on a roadway An improved front-end loader apparatus for collecting particulate material on a roadway surface comprising a frame assembly drivingly supported on the roadway, a windrow formation assembly supported at the forward end of the frame assembly for brushing pa... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4286813 | Security locking assembly A security locking assembly for substantially preventing unauthorized removal of the bolt securing two members together, the security locking assembly comprising a locking assembly housing secured to the two members by the bolt; a pin, having a first end ... | 09/01/1981 |
| 4285450 | Watch band pin connector assembly An improved connector assembly for securing a watch band to the casing of a wrist watch is provided wherein the connector assembly is a telescoping spring-biased pin assembly comprising an elongated, tubular first member having an elongated slot provided ... | 08/25/1981 |
| 4284407 | Relief sculpture guidance method A guidance technique for producing a relief sculpture in which clay material is disposed between two parallel elevating tracks and is flattened by a cylindrical member supported by the tracks to form a design blank of a predetermined thickness. A design e... | 08/18/1981 |
| 4284300 | Security locking assembly A security locking assembly for substantially preventing unauthorized removal of a bolt securing two members together, the security locking assembly comprising a locking assembly housing having a bushing assembly operably disposed in the locking assembly ... | 08/18/1981 |
| 4282810 | Print roller An improved print roller for applying dye to a textile material in a predetermined pattern is provided wherein the core of the roller, which is operatively supported in a rotatable position by a shaft, is encapsulated with a cover formed of a substantiall... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4282624 | Oil field storage tank attachment for cleaning An apparatus for cleaning a measuring tape, used for measuring the depth of oil in a storage tank and partially immersed in the oil for this purpose, is mounted in the tank beneath a hatch in the top of the tank. The tape is cleaned by drawing it through ... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4278424 | Socket heat fusion apparatus A socket heat fusion apparatus is provided for simultaneously heating one end portion of a thermoplastic conduit and one end portion of a thermoplastic coupler so that the heated end portion of the thermoplastic conduit can be disposed in the heated end p... | 07/14/1981 |
| 4273296 | Material moving apparatus The present invention contemplates an improved material moving apparatus which is particularly useful for blowing insulation material into portions of various structures. The apparatus includes: a hopper, having a chamber; a hopper blade assembly; a blowe... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4273032 | Ventilator apparatus An improved ventilator apparatus for venting objectionable odors from a structure, while, at the same time, circulating fresh air through the structure, the ventilator apparatus comprising a vent conduit secured to the structure such that one end portion ... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4273369 | Reversible push block-rear bumper assembly A reversible push block-rear bumper assembly for attachment to a motor vehicle is provided in which a support unit having a forwardly inclined downwardly extending surface is secured to the underside of a vehicle in close proximity to the rear end of the ... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4270283 | Air recycling apparatus for drying a textile web An apparatus and method for removing moisture from a porous textile web. The web is passed sequentially through a plurality of drying regions, dividing each of the drying regions into an upper drying zone and a lower drying zone. Air is drawn through the ... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4270801 | Steering and cutter drum positioning in a paved roadway planing machine A wheeled roadway planing machine in which the wheels are pivotable by individual hydraulic rams for steering purposes. Each ram is controlled by a rotary, blocked-center valve and the valves are simulataneously actuated by a linkage which establishes a p... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4269140 | Apparatus for positioning a coating thickness control roller in a web coating machine A method and apparatus for positioning a wedge in a web coating machine utilizes hydraulic actuating cylinders for moving the wedge and a multicylinder constant displacement pump for operating the hydraulic actuating cylinder. Valve circuits are provided ... | 05/26/1981 |
| 4268208 | Portable self-erecting silo apparatus A portable, self-erecting silo apparatus utilized for temporarily storing and dispensing asphaltic mix comprising: a chassis suitable for towing behind a vehicle, the chassis having a first end portion and a second end portion; a support frame disposed be... | 05/19/1981 |
| 4266564 | Coin release assembly A coin release assembly for selectively removing a coin element from a coin tube retaining a plurality of coin elements, the coin tube having a coin exit end with a coin exit opening formed through the coin exit end to permit discharge of the coin element... | 05/12/1981 |
| 4264601 | Antihypertensive agents and their use in treatment of hypertension Riboflavin analogues, including both endo- and exocyclically substituted isoalloxazines which are competitive inhibitors of the enzyme flavokinase (EC 2.7.1.26) when administered in a non-toxic dosage, effectively reduce the blood pressure of a subject su... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4258279 | Magnetic sensor assembly An improved magnetic sensor assembly comprising a permanent magnet recessed within a pole extension magnet with a pick-up coil disposed around a portion of the pole extension magnet, each of the permanent and pole extension magnets having one end thereof ... | 03/24/1981 |
| 4254793 | Ball valve having valve chamber venting seal assemblies A ball valve is disclosed wherein seal assemblies, extending about flow passages in the body of the valve to either side of a valve chamber containing the ball, are constructed to vent excess pressure in portions of the valve chamber cut off from the flow... | 03/10/1981 |
| 4254459 | Direct current to direct current converter A direct current-to-direct current converter is disclosed wherein a saturable core oscillator provides squarewave alternating current signals to the bases of two transistors of a class B push-pull amplifier such that the two transistors are alternately bi... | 03/03/1981 |
| 4252144 | Tilting disk check valve A tilting disc check valve wherein a valve module containing the tilting disc is positioned adjacent the inlet of the valve into a valve chamber by a cradle formed by a portion of the interior surface of the wall of the valve chamber and an arcuate ridge ... | 02/24/1981 |
| 4250352 | Remote station monitoring system A system for monitoring the operating condition of one or more reporting devices, which incorporates a telephone network connecting a remote terminal and a monitor terminal. A control circuit is provided in which one or more monitor relays are interposed,... | 02/10/1981 |
| 4249555 | Fire safe disc valve A fire safe disc valve comprising a valve body having a flow passageway therethrough, a disc shaft rotatably mounted in the flow passageway and a disc mounted on the disc shaft, the disc being rotatable to and from a position normally closing the flow pas... | 02/10/1981 |
| 4245728 | Door member opening and closing apparatus An improved apparatus for opening and closing door members wherein the door member is connected to an output shaft, the rotation of the output shaft opening and closing the door member. A brake drive assembly is connected to the output shaft and construct... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4237821 | Loader feeder apparatus for loading and feeding bales of hay and the like An improved loader feeder apparatus for loading, transporting and feeding bales of hay and the like which includes a tine assembly connected to an axle which is pivotally movable on the axle to a loading position wherein a portion of the tine assembly is ... | 12/09/1980 |
| 4235121 | Chain speed reducer assembly An improved chain speed reducer assembly comprising a drive shaft supported at one end by a first bearing block and by a second bearing block at the other end. Each of the bearing blocks has a shaft supporting bore that is axially displaced a predetermine... | 11/25/1980 |
| 4231242 | Plug for a key operated lock A plug for a key operated lock is provided with a plurality of bores transverse to the key slot formed through the plug. The bores accept studs which extend into the key slot to delimit the design of key blanks from which keys, fitting the lock, can be co... | 11/04/1980 |
