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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6183179 | Blind rivet The present invention relates to a process for riveting materials by means of a blind rivet and corresponding blind rivets. The process of the invention in particular carries out the step of stretching the body of the sleeve (31) before blocking it from one pa... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6165371 | Off-shore sewage treating and handling apparatus and method Apparatus and method for accommodating and handling excess deliveries of combined sewage overflows to a sewage treatment plant supported and contained within an offshore moored vessel or platform, by diverting the excess deliveries to ballast tanks for te... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6132464 | Vertebral joint facets prostheses A device for replacing all or part of the posterior vertebral articular process (3, 13), engaging a support (7) and members for anchoring same to the vertebra, wherein each complete (5) or partial (1, 11), upper (1, 5) and/or lower (11) prosthesis mimics ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6112287 | Shared memory multiprocessor system using a set of serial links as processors-memory switch A multiprocessor system comprising a core memory (RAM), processing units (CPU1 -CPUj), each being provided with a cache memory (MCj), a directory (RGj) and a management processor (PGj); the core memory (RAM) is ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6094964 | Automobile frame machine An automobile frame machine includes a platform, one or more pull towers pivotally connected about a vertical axis fixed to the platform, and a step assembly which provides simple access to the platform of the frame machine at a strategic location near on... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6073481 | Attachment for sampling purge gas pressure at weld site A method and device for sampling the pressure of inert purge gas flowing in two pipes to be welded at a joint comprising a sleeve for encircling the pipes during their coaxial alignment in end to end abutment, and an associated element with the sleeve for... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6039240 | Welding backpressure control apparatus A backpressure controlling device for welding purge gas comprising a vertically oriented cylindrical housing, a water outlet at the bottom of the housing and a water outlet in the wall of the housing and spaced up from the bottom of the housing, the water... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6027071 | Thrust reverser with throat trimming capability A thrust reverser comprising a pair of symmetrical thrust reverser doors pivotally mounted on an axis which is substantially diametrically positioned with respect to the exhaust nozzle of an engine, hinge fittings secured to the doors, pivot brackets secu... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5988943 | Liquid distribution device for drainfields A liquid distribution device for connection to a sewage disposal system comprising a manifold pipe having an inlet and a plurality of outlets, the inlet being oriented for connection to a source of liquid sewage effluent, and the outlets each being orient... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5967259 | Utility tray for stepladders A utility tray for use with a stepladder having a flat top step, the tray comprising a generally rectangular flat central portion, rectangular side tray compartments on opposite sides of the central portion and depending therefrom, a rectangular rear tray... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5918769 | Cereal selector and dispenser A cereal selector and dispenser comprising a cylindrical receptacle having a cover, a divider for separating the receptacle into three substantially equally sized compartments for containing cereals to be dispensed, and a mounting base for elevating the r... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5913723 | Process and apparatus for air conditioning and/or heating, especially for apartment buildings A domestic air conditioning and/or heating method, particularly for apartment buildings, using an outside unit (2) and an inside unit (1) connected to one another via fluid and electrical lines (3). The outside unit (2) includes a compressor, a ventilatio... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5902484 | Method and system for treatment of water and wastewater Biological processes for treating wastewater include the conventional activated sludge process, which has continuous flow in and out of each treatment cell, and the sequencing batch reactor (SBR) process, which operates on a batch fill and draw basis. The... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5884346 | Device for the recovery and storage of waste Waste recovery device comprising a container (62) for receiving waste, a radially expansible sheath (19) which is disposed about the container (62) and forms a lining within it, a deflecting member (66, 67) arranged to incurve the path of the sheath (19),... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5864111 | Method and device for controlling pipe welding A method and device for welding pipe onto a piping network at a joint comprising introducing an inert purging gas under pressure at a substantially constant flow rate at one end of the pipe away from the weld joint, providing a flow restriction at the end... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5860216 | Hand saw accessory A folding saw accessory comprising an elongated body portion, a longitudinal passageway extending into the body portion from one end thereof for receiving the handle of a folding saw therein, the passageway including a cutout formed in one longitudinal si... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5816536 | Protective device intended for integral attachment to a load on a parachute with a view to protecting the said load when it lands A protective device for securing to a parachute-carried load to protect the same during landing, comprising a supporting base (2) for the load, a shield (6) extending around the periphery of the supporting base (2) and forming an upside down dome, with th... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5797910 | Operative equipment for correcting a spinal deformity Ancillary equipment for subjecting a portion of the spine to sustained stress in order to correct and/or maintain the shape of and/or the forces exerted on the vertebrae before and during the positioning of spinal implants. The equipment includes at least... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5733284 | Device for anchoring spinal instrumentation on a vertebra A device for anchoring rachidian instrumentation on a vertebra, comprising at least one support, a carrier for coupling the instrumentation to the support and a structure for anchoring the support with respect to the vertebra, the support having a convex ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5730392 | Adjustable fairing for thrust reversers A fairing for aerodynamically covering the actuation mechanism of a variable area exhaust nozzle, comprising an upper and a lower longitudinally extending half-fairing member and having a generally arcuate cross-section, each of the half-fairing members h... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5709875 | Implantable biodegradable material and process for its production The invention relates to a material which can be implanted in living tissue, in particular bony tissue, and having a rate of biodegradation adapted to the rate at which the tissue is regenerated; this material may comprise an active substance in order to ... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5704937 | Operative equipment for fixing spinal instrumentation An ancillary equipment for exerting and maintaining a force on a portion of the vertebral column for correcting and maintaining the shape and/or forces exerted on the vertebrae before and during a fixing operation of implanted rachidian instrumentation, c... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5692237 | Weapon concealment system A device for carrying a concealed weapon comprising first and second flexible fabric panels, overlying the other, the panels being releasibly secured to one another in an overlying relationship; a holster is securely and removably secured to one of the pa... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5688310 | Corrosion protection material and method, and use thereof for aluminumalloys A corrosion protection material and method for anon-metal alloys, particularly light aluminum alloys; the method comprises the steps of coating a material to be protected with a layer containing a chromium-free inhibitor, comprising at least one dihydroxy... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5672175 | Dynamic implanted spinal orthosis and operative procedure for fitting A dynamic implanted spinal orthosis which preserves at least in part the natural physiological mobility of the vertebrae while effecting and maintaining a correction of the relative positions of the vertebrae without osteosynthesis, graft or fusion, compr... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5666802 | Turbine engine equipped with thrust reverser A thrust reverser system for a turbine engine of the type having a central relatively hot gas generator nozzle conducting a core flow and a relatively cold duct conducting a fan flow and surrounding the hot flow, a pair of thrust reverser door, each of th... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5511820 | Portable motor vehicle safety airbag A portable airbag device for use in an automotive vehicle having passenger seat belts therein, the device comprising a housing having a projecting male buckle element and a female buckle receiving element for insertion between the two buckle elements of t... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5481821 | Spinner blade and fishing lure using the same A spinner blade for fishing lures comprising a body portion having an attachment aperture at one end thereof, the body being thinner at said one end than at the opposite end, whereby greater vibration is produced as the blade passes through the water; and... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5462903 | Composite alumina/metal powders, cermets made from said powders, and processes of production The invention relates to nano-composite powders of alumina and metal constituted of grains of micronic size. Each grain comprises a compact matrix of alumina of a specific surface area less than 5 m2 /g, in which are dispersed crystallites of t... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5426886 | Rattle holding attachment for fishing lures A fishing lure comprising a molded weight portion surrounding a hook extending therefrom, a skirt secured to the lure, a sound chamber having a rattle device retained therein, and an elongated flexible stem extending from the sound chamber for securing th... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5427414 | Page holding bookmark A device for holding pages of a book and marking a place in a book comprising an elongated strip of a flexible, non-extendible material having a length greater than the width of the book with which it will be used, when the book is open, a flexible, elast... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5419515 | Thrust reverser for jet engines A thrust reverser for use with a jet engine comprising a pair of symmetrical thrust reverser door, each of the doors being pivotally attached to the jet engine so as to be pivotally movable between reversing and non-reversing positions, each of the doors ... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5390879 | Jet pipe for supporting a thrust reverser for aircraft jet engines A jet exhaust pipe for aircraft jet engines comprising a fixed structure, a pair of movable shells surrounding the gas discharge end of the fixed structure, the shells being connected to the fixed structure on opposite sides thereof, a pair of thrust reve... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5372006 | Turbine engine equipped with thrust reverser A thrust reverser system for a turbine engine of the type having a central relatively hot gas generator nozzle conducting a core flow and a relatively cold duct conducting a fan flow and surrounding the hot flow, a pair of thrust reverser door, each of th... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5359765 | Rivet for composite material and composite material assembly process A semi-tubular or tubular rivet for joining soft or fragile parts such as composite materials and comprising a pre-formed head (1) and a shank (2) having an axial hole (3) forming a tubular portion (2b) opposite the head (1), a peripheral groove (4) on th... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5338714 | Composite alumina/metal powders, cermets made from said powders, and processes of production The invention relates to nano-composite powders of alumina and metal constituted of grains of micronic size. Each grain comprises a compact matrix of alumina of a specific surface area less than 5 m2 /g, in which are dispersed crystallites of t... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5333902 | Portable motor vehicle safety airbag A portable airbag device for use in an automotive vehicle having passenger seat belts therein, the device comprising a housing having a projecting male buckle element and a female buckle receiving element for insertion between the two buckle elements of t... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5322371 | Fluid film bearing The invention relates to a fluid film bearing, and more particularly the improvement of the load capacity and stability of such a bearing. The fluid film bearing comprises a housing 7 and several bearing sub-assemblies each comprising a flexible leaf 2, a leaf... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5277630 | Trolling motor An auxiliary outboard motor for boats comprising an electric propulsion motor having a propeller, a supporting shaft therefor with a first rack gear mounted thereon, a device for mounting the supporting shaft onto a boat, the mounting device comprising a ... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5252231 | Process and reactor for water treatment using a granular bed adapted to float during cleaning A process for the treatment of water using a granular bed (3) of granular support materials of a volumic mass less than that of the water to be treated. According to this process, each washing cycle comprises interrupting the withdrawal of treated water a... | 10/12/1993 |
