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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6949886 | Dynamic displays Gas discharge tube displays according to the present invention control power applied to the tubes using isolator/switches, which can be opto-isolators in combination with triacs, FET's or other semiconductor switching devices or devices which can form part of a swit... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6860905 | Anionic phthalic acid ester compounds and stain resistant compositions This invention relates to compounds of formula: wherein A is an unsaturated alkylene moiety; B the residue of a polyol wherein one hydroxyl moiety is esterified with one carboxyl moiety of the phthalic acid moiety; D i... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6847480 | Lenses and uses, including microscopes A portable single lens microscope that provides structure between the eye and the microscope slide, preferably including a single lens having an aperture optimized to attain the best image resolution, preferably including a focus mechanism, preferably including a sl... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6645251 | Surfaces and processes for wear reducing in orthopaedic implants Artificial implants having reduced area to provide reduced wear are provided. The reduced area is particularly located at areas where greatest wear is exhibited. In a particular embodiment of a mobile bearing knee implant, the area is reduced on the mobil... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6404761 | Communications webs with personal communications links for PSTN subscribers Systems for connecting telecommunications infrastructure lines to telephones, handsets, computers, telecopy machines and other end user interfaces or consumer electronics devices in a residence or business. Systems according to the present invention inclu... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6283753 | Implant abutment systems, devices, and techniques Dental implant abutment systems, related devices, and implantology processes and techniques. The abutment systems include a base that is adapted to mount in nonrotating fashion on any desired dental implant, root form or blade, from any supplier, together... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6169799 | Method and apparatus for automatic telephone area-code dialing A method and apparatus for automatic area code dialing includes a processor, software, and a memory for storing telephone numbers. At a dial tone, a caller dials a ten digit number. The processor sends an area code dial request to the caller for future ca... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6100936 | Multiple-screen video adapter with television tuner Video adapter hardware and software permitting the display of computer information and television signals across several display devices. The video adapter hardware includes two graphics user interface accelerators, two television tuners, one or more vide... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6058104 | Communications webs for PSTN subscribers Systems for connecting telecommunications infrastructure lines to telephones, handsets, computers, telecopy machines and other end user interfaces or consumer electronics devices in a residence or business. Systems according to the present invention inclu... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6028643 | Multiple-screen video adapter with television tuner Video adapter hardware and software permitting the display of computer information and television signals across several display devices. The video adapter hardware includes two graphics user interface accelerators, two television tuners, one or more vide... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6003658 | Telescoping rigid frame and scissor conveyor with suspension Telescoping rigid frame/scissor conveyors with suspension structures to accommodate less than totally flat surfaces, and for easy and ergonomic repositioning. Such conveyors are formed of a plurality of telescoping frame segments which may be positioned a... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5934334 | Casing spacers Casing spacers for isolating carrier pipe mechanically, galvanically, and chemically from pipe casings. The spacers may be attached using fasteners to pipe joint restrainers or other ring structures which encircle carrier pipe. The spacers are more effici... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5931050 | Apparatus and methods for runout compensation A runout compensator is provided that angulates a face surface by adjusting two members whose mating surfaces have been machined to slant relative to the central axis of each member. A first member has a shaft over which slides the second member so that t... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5918707 | Method and apparatus for correcting brake rotor runout A tape correction plate and method of using the correction plate to correct for lateral runout of a disc brake rotor is described. The tapered correction plate is installed between the hub and brake rotor of an automobile such that the thinnest portion of... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5873721 | Implant abutment systems, devices, and techniques Dental implant abutment systems, related devices, and implantology processes and techniques. The abutment systems include a base that is adapted to mount in nonrotating fashion on any desired dental implant, root form or blade, from any supplier, together... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5868052 | Lathes featuring pivoting tool carriages Lathes for working brake rotors and other components as desired. The lathes employ a pivoting carriage which mounts a tool for working, cutting, finishing or otherwise having a desired effect on the workpiece. Control of carriage positioning is accomplish... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5735640 | Geo textiles and geogrids in subgrade stabilization and base course reinforcement applications Geosynthetics and structures for earth reinforcement, stabilization and retention. Membranes used in such structures are formed by weaving a number of fill members, which are preferably fibrillated polypropylene members or strips, with a plurality of warp... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5717994 | Sports catch glove with stiffner A sports catch glove according to the present invention offers superior control and effectiveness over conventional catch gloves. The glove incorporates a dished tensegrity stiffener in its distal finger portion that weighs less but is more than ten times... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5666690 | Condensation line purging device Condensation line purging devices and assemblies. The present invention relates to devices and assemblies for purging HVAC condensation lines. Such lines are relatively delicate, as opposed, for instance, to drain lines and plumbing systems. Accordingly, ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5651641 | Geosynthetics Tufted mats for a broad variety of erosion control, turf reinforcement, and earth reinforcement applications. The mats are formed of scrim which is tufted, preferably on conventional carpet machinery, with a number of tufted ends in order to provide high ... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5640792 | Lighting fixtures Lighting fixtures which feature indicia illuminated more uniformally and with greater brightness than in conventional lighting fixtures. LEDs which operate at a higher frequency/shorter wavelength, such as blue LEDs, emit light which causes the transforma... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5642484 | Pump top advertisement distribution and display system with performance and sales information feedback Point-of-sale information distribution and presentation systems which may be controlled centrally, hierarchically or as otherwise desired in order to distribute and display audio and/or visual information selectively. The systems comprise intelligent auto... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5636710 | Pneumatic delivery system for restaurant food Restaurants featuring improved efficiency through use of pneumatic systems for delivery of fast food products from a kitchen area to a food delivery area, such as in an out building, can revolutionize the fast food industry. A customer order entry station... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5636728 | Expandable conveyor with power module Power modules for expandable conveyors. The power modules contain motor driven rollers whose operation may be speed, direction and otherwise controlled as desired. The module connects to the end of an expandable conveyor, such as a conventional scissors c... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5632371 | Expandable redundantly powered conveyors Expandable powered conveyors featuring a number of roller power motors located externally of the rollers. The conveyors include a pair of lazy tong trusses which may be supplemented, as desired, by telescoping rigid frames, leg structures or other structu... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5629498 | Intraoperative tracking devices and processes Automated tracking devices for counting, sorting, weighing, and containing articles, such as sponges that contain fluids from patients undergoing surgery. Devices according to the present invention employ a suspended container for receiving and sorting th... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5623859 | Lathes featuring pivoting tool carriages Lathes for working brake rotors and other components as desired. The lathes employ a pivoting carriage which mounts the tool for working, cutting, finishing or otherwise having a desired effect on the workpiece. Control of carriage positioning is accompli... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5583976 | Telecommunications network configuration model for data management and allocation Processes and devices for improving data management and reallocation in intelligent networks. Such processes and devices provide intuitive representation of models of data stored in network elements so that system users may more efficiently and reliably r... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5527182 | Implant abutment systems, devices, and techniques Dental implant abutment systems, related devices, and implantology processes and techniques. The abutment systems include a base that is adapted to mount in nonrotating fashion on any desired dental implant, root form or blade, from any supplier, together... | 06/18/1996 |
| 4449847 | Revetment panel A revetment panel for installation along embankments and other earthen structures, including structures partially or fully covered by water, which utilizes a fabric web having a plurality of compartments separated by selvage. The web is formed of two fabr... | 05/22/1984 |
