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| 6553910 | Hermatically-sealed electrically-absorptive low-pass radio frequency filters and electro-magnetically lossy ceramic materials for said filters An electromagnetically lossy liquid- or gas-tight fusion seal for use as a low pass radio frequency signal filter constructed as a matrix of glass binder and ferrimagnetic and/or ferroelectric filler. Metal cased electrical filters are made by reflowing t... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6533041 | Fire sprinkler apparatus and method Fire sprinkler apparatus (11) for use with a drop ceiling (13) of suspended tile (15) or sheetrock having a branch or run pipe (17), and a sprinkler head (26) connected to said branch or run pipe (17) by a drop nipple-reducing coupling assembly (29) which... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6511760 | Method of passivating a gas vessel or component of a gas transfer system using a silicon overlay coating A method of passivating the interior surface of a gas storage vessel to protect the surface against corrosion. The interior surface of the vessel is first dehydrated and then evacuated. A silicon hydride gas is introduced into the vessel. The vessel and s... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6490888 | Semi-convective forced air method for tempering low "E" coated glass A method of heating low emissivity glass sheet for subsequent processing. The glass sheet is loaded onto a longitudinally extending conveyor and oriented such that the lengthwise edge of the sheet is parallel to the length of the conveyor and the directio... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6435392 | Waterproof swimming pouch A lightweight waterproof pouch for carrying personal objects such as cash, a watch, credit cards, a wallet, and the like in a wet environment and for keeping those objects safe and dry comprises an outer enclosure formed of flexible material, a removable,... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6408814 | Four-cycle internal combustion engine A four-cycle internal combustion engine having a piston reciprocably movable within a cylinder, a crankshaft, a rod connecting the piston to the crankshaft and means arranged between the rod and the crankshaft to vary the stroke of the piston, said means ... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6361215 | Journal bearing A journal bearing having a working surface for contacting a shaft, and channels provided on the working surface and being configured to collect lubricant and redirect lubricant across the bearing working surface. A method for lubricating a bearing assembl... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6357262 | Apparatus and method for reducing scratching when bending glass sheets A roller assembly for use in a glass bending machine comprises a base bracket, a bending roller rotatably mounted on said base bracket, the bending roller having a three-piece construction comprises a central hub having an annular outer surface, opposed s... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6343615 | Butterfly valve A butterfly valve and associated controls for controlling the flow of water from a large diameter fire hose to the inlet of a fire pump is disclosed. The valve is installed between the suction tube and the suction tube extension of a midship mounted fire ... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6302583 | Method and apparatus for filling trash bags A package for a trash bag rod which is flexible and resilient for opening a trash bag and for forming a hoop shape for holding the trash bag open while it is being filled with fallen leaves, lawn clippings, and other trash, comprises a trash bag rod which... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6274162 | Elegant film coating system A dry film coating composition for forming a coating suspension for film coating pharmaceuticals, food, confectionery forms, agricultural seeds, and the like, comprises (1) a primary film former, the primary film former comprising low bloom strength gelat... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6264863 | Process for preparing ceramic masses or workpieces The invention concerns binders for ceramic materials, in particular water soluble sugars and sugar alcohols.... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6235377 | Microporous membrane with a stratified pore structure created in situ and process A microporous membrane is described comprising at least two layers, wherein each layer is characterized by nodes interconnected by fibrils, the layers are bonded by means of plastic flow at temperatures below the melting point of either membrane material,... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6203874 | Copying sheet A copying sheet comprising a printing film made of a synthetic resin film and a base film made of a foamed polyester resin film releasably adhering to the printing film, the printing film having formed on the front surface thereof a matting material layer... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6202645 | Control valve actuated by low-pressure and low-flow rate control fluid A control valve actuated by a low-pressure/low-flow-rate control fluid. The valve housing has a control-fluid channel, a second-fluid channel, and a piston which is movable between open positions and a closed limit position. The valve has a piston head se... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6190745 | Valve cover having a gelled powder coating on the raised surfaces of the valve cover A product made by the process for powder coating selected portions of a substrate comprises the steps of electrostatically applying a controlled thickness of a powder to an entire surface of a transfer member to form a powder coating thereon, the powder h... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6169038 | Method for rough-etching a semiconductor surface The invention refers to a method for etching a semiconductor surface, wherein the surface is subject to a wet treatment in several process steps.... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6152507 | Conveying device for thin disk-like articles A conveying device for thin disk-like articles (60), characterized by the llowing features: a support (10) having a plain surface (12), in the support (10) there is formed at least one gas channel (20) which channel, in running towards the plain surface i... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6129889 | Gas-flushing base for metallurgical vessels The invention concerns a gas purging bottom for metallurgical vessels, the gas purging bottom comprising a monolithic refractory ceramic lining having channels formed therein by chemical or physical processes. At their ends associated with an adjacent ves... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6129207 | Method and apparatus for filling trash bags A package for a trash bag rod which is flexible and resilient for opening a trash bag and for forming a hoop shape for holding the trash bag open while it is being filled with fallen leaves, lawn clippings, and other trash, comprises a trash bag rod which... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6116894 | Continuous furnace A continuous furnace for baking ceramic molded parts has a heating area (14), a baking area (16) and a cooling area (18). At least one smoke gas duct (22) extends from the heating area (14) into a combustion chamber (24) and at least one hot air duct (28)... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6109677 | Apparatus for handling and transporting plate like substrates An apparatus for handling and transporting plate like substrates comprises a first flat carrier member and a second flat carrier member, the second flat carrier member being arranged at least along one side wall of the first carrier member, the first and ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6095350 | Non-metallic wear plate for railroad car couplers and method of use A non-metallic wear plate assembly for railroad car couplers comprises a wear plate of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene having an upper surface with side edges and a middle portion therebetween, the upper surface of the wear plate sloping downward... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6090028 | Bag and method of making the same A bag suitable for use in microwave cooking is constructed of an elongated tube of flexible material closed at one end by means of a cold seal closure and having a heat seal adhesive deposit applied to the other end thereof for use in closing the bag afte... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6089754 | Thrust bearing A thrust bearing for use with a shaft having a collar mounted thereon, comprises a base ring, a series of thrust bearing shoes positioned on the base ring, each shoe having a leading edge connected to a trailing edge by an inner diameter edge and an outer... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6061882 | Clamping device and associated holder The invention concerns a clamping device for sheet products and an associated holding device.... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5980923 | Semi-interpenetrating polymer network scar treatment sheeting, process of manufacture and useful articles thereof Elastomeric sheeting materials are described which are formed from the process of (1) creating a membrane comprising a semi-interpenetrating polymer network ("IPN") of polytetrafluoroethylene ("PTFE") and polydimethylsiloxane ("PDMS") by causing a matrix ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5967578 | Tool for the contact-free support of plate-like substrates The invention relates to a tool for the free support of plate-like substrates, comprising a flat plate-like body with at least one supporting surface wherein at least one gas channel is provided within the body, extending from an outer gas supply end to a... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5952367 | Method of treating pain cause by bursitis tendinitis arthritis Disclosed herein is a method of treating pain caused by bursitis, tendinitis, arthritis, and the like, comprises ingesting an effective amount of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and ingesting an effective amount of L-or DL-Methionine and a sugar w... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5950475 | Mechanical coin feed for a souvenir penny press A coin feed for a souvenir coin elongation machine having a housing, a coin slot formed in the top of the housing, a pair of embossing rolls having a predetermined number (N) of embossing plates spaced equally around the outer circumferential surface of a... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5920999 | Segmented mechanical shafting alignment tool and method A device for aligning multiple shaft segments which are coupled together to form a single rotating shaft. The device has two elongate cylindrical bars each having an annular, axially extending outer surface, one end by which it is rotatable, and the other... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5916814 | Presealed integral hematocrit test assembly and method A presealed integral hematocrit test assembly includes a holder, a bore molded into the holder, and a blood sample tube mounted on the holder adapted to receive a sample of blood by capillary action, whereby the blood sample tube is filled with blood from... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5913204 | Method and apparatus for surveying music listener opinion about songs A method and apparatus for surveying and reporting listener opinion of a list of songs such as the songs comprising a radio station music library. A group of music listeners is selected from whom individual listener opinions are recorded. A home music pre... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5900091 | Process for making a safety pipet tube A disposable one-time use, inexpensive, capillary-action safety micro-pipet for obtaining a sample of blood or other liquid comprises a transparent glass tube which is capable of drawing blood or other liquid into the tube by capillary action, and a resil... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5894677 | Measuring device A measuring tape for measuring the distance between a first point and a second point. The tape has a flexible elongated blade with a tab fixed to free end of the blade for temporarily and removably hooking the free end of the blade to the first point. The... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5894851 | Refrigerated vapor degreasing method A method of vapor degreasing workpieces using a refrigerated vapor degreasing system. The system has a tank for containing a bath of degreasing solvent, a heater for vaporizing the solvent, a primary solvent condenser, a secondary solvent condenser, and a... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5888586 | Use of a water-containing fire-resistant ceramic casting material The invention concerns a use for a water-containing refractory ceramic cast material based on a hydration-sensitive metal oxide such as MgO and containing carbon, a dispersing agent and a reactive silicic acid for forming a monolithic lining for a metallu... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5884454 | Method and apparatus for filling trash bags A method and trash bag assembly for collecting fallen leaves, lawn clippings, and trash when doing yard work and filling a trash bag with such material.... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5885617 | Moisture barrier film coating composition, method, and coated form A dry moisture barrier film coating composition for forming a moisture barrier film coating for pharmaceutical tablets and the like comprises polyvinyl alcohol, soya lecithin, and optionally a flow aid, a colorant, and/or a suspending agent. A liquid coat... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5882707 | Method of coating an edible substrate with sugar/syrup or sugarless solutions containing dry color concentrate A dry color concentrate for use in coloring sugar/syrup solutions and sugarless syrup solutions used to coat confectionery forms, pharmaceutical tablets, and the like, comprises 1) a carbohydrate selected from the group consisting of corn syrup solids, ma... | 03/16/1999 |
