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Attorney: Felsman, Bradley, Vaden, Gunter & Dillon, L.L.P.


Number of patents: 31
Last date: July 24, 2001

NumberTitleIssue Date
6263523Shower enclosure system
A shower enclosure system includes an elongate arcuate rod having first and second spaced end portions, a pair of swivels, with one swivel at each of the end portions, and a pair of swivel-receiving wall mounts for mounting on opposing walls of a shower e...
07/24/2001
6230899Sintered centrifuge separation system
A classification system utilizing a cone which is rotated at a specified speed is provided. A stream including a solvent is introduced into the classification, and the stream impacts against the cone and flows along the inside face of the cone. The side o...
05/15/2001
6220302Chambered leak repairing device and method
A device method for repairing leaks in pressurized lines, particularly refrigeration lines, without having to drain the fluid from the line, thereby reducing the possibility of refrigerant contamination and/or loss, and providing protection to the environ...
04/24/2001
6211964Method and structure for incorporating fiber optic acoustic sensors in a seismic array
A structure for incorporating fiber optic acoustic sensor in a seismic array includes means for supporting the sensor in a spiral around a central strength member in a manner to isolate shear waves from the sensor. In another aspect, an axially oriented s...
04/03/2001
6202698Multiple port diaphragm valve
This disclosure sets forth a diaphragm valve operative with N ports deployed in an upper head. The ports all connect to a diaphragm having a bead defining a flow path around the diaphragm connecting all the ports. In the cylinder below the upper head, the...
03/20/2001
6193213Variable pressure loading system utilizing combined spring and fluid pressure
A variable load mechanism for use in a valve seals the flow of a switched fluid. The flow passes through the mechanism in a region which includes shear seal surfaces. The lives of the components of the valve are extended by limiting the range of excursion...
02/27/2001
6192117Telephone calling card with enhanced features
A method and apparatus for implementing a business card having a calling card feature are provided. In conjunction with a long distance switch and a suitable toll measuring computer equipped with an appropriate memory, a number of cards can be given out b...
02/20/2001
6188646Hydrophone carrier
A hydrophone streamer including a central member running substantially the length of the streamer with a strength member and a plurality of conductors has formed therein space adapted to receive a plurality of a spaced apart pairs of collars, a cylindrica...
02/13/2001
6188939Advanced law enforcement and response technology
A central control system that affords intuitive and easy control of numerous subsystems associated with a police car or other emergency vehicle and reduces the cockpit clutter associated with present control systems. An emergency response system is descri...
02/13/2001
6179516Pipe rack crash cushion
A collapsible crash barrier for use as and end treatment for a commonly known "Jersey Barrier" provides a frame assembly having a tubular construction and circular guides to control axial collapse of the barrier. A saddle is provided to rest upon and end ...
01/30/2001
6173774Inter-tandem pump intake
An assembly for use in a well containing a mixture of hydrocarbons and water wherein the assembly separates hydrocarbons or relatively lighter fluids from the mixture and injects water or relatively heavier fluids into the well. The assembly includes an u...
01/16/2001
6167812Elevated cableway system
An improved cableway system for providing a track over which a vehicle traverses. The improved system includes a catenary cable system and a pair of track cable systems. The track cable systems are hung from the catenary cable system and support tracks ov...
01/02/2001
6164619Bi-directional sealing ram
A shuttle valve assembly in a ram-type BOP selectively connects the volume behind the rams to the more highly pressurized wellbore volume adjacent to the rams (either above or below the rams). The connection made is free flowing in both directions (no che...
12/26/2000
6158509Method and apparatus for gathering liquid sample using a submersible pump
This invention is directed toward apparatus and methods for gathering liquid samples from a reservoir of liquid using a submersible pump and subsequently retrieving the samples for analysis. The invention is more specifically directed toward the gathering...
12/12/2000
6161066Advanced law enforcement and response technology
Improvements for an ALERT.RTM.-type vehicle-based control system are described. The improvements encompass the use of a multiple control unit architecture for more efficient processing of user interface functions and device commands. The improved architec...
12/12/2000
6160762Optical sensor
An element that is sensitive to a pressure or acceleration signal comprises an optical element capable of changing its index of refraction and/or path length in response to a time varying pressure or in response to acceleration and a pliant mounting membe...
12/12/2000
6155964Centrifuge drive system providing optimum performance
The present conveyor system includes an external bowl with an internal screw conveyor of one or more flites which is rotated to cooperate with the bowl. The bowl and conveyor provides scrolling actions so that a mixed fluid introduced therein is segregate...
12/05/2000
6145150Multi-dimensional pig including wiper disk permitting passage through
The present disclosure sets forth a pipeline pig which is formed of two primary dimensions and two primary components. It is made with a set of N disks where N is preferably 6, 7, or 8 and the disks are all provided with a common thickness and common diam...
11/14/2000
6138767Through the pump foam system
Apparatus and method for in-line inducting additive into a fire fighting flow line before the pump, including automatic regulating of water flow....
10/31/2000
6138776Power tongs
A pipe handling system comprises a rig floor supported frame adapted to be positioned above the rotary table and in alignment with the hole in the rotary table. It incorporates a centrally located bowl lined with the frame to enable a string of pipe to ex...
10/31/2000
6126144Barrel crash cushions
Apparatus and methods are described relating to barrel crash cushions which readily collapse when impacted from a substantially end-on direction, and are more capable than conventional designs of substantially redirecting vehicles impacting from non-end-o...
10/03/2000
6128251Solid marine seismic cable
An arcuate or flat ferroelectric sensor is incorporated in a seismic streamer. The structure comprises an interior cable, a surrounding woven strength member, an overlying foam floatation layer, and an enclosing jacket. One or more elongate channels are f...
10/03/2000
6117052Aerobic exercise machine with lateral swinging capability
An aerobic exercise device for performing lateral swinging or swaying motions is disclosed. The device has a base with an upright tubular steel frame and integral handles. A swing assembly or pendulum is pivotally suspended from an upper portion of the fr...
09/12/2000
6112604Process plant sample collection system and method
This disclosure sets out a method and apparatus for extracting repeated process samples. Each sample is put into a segregated bottle or container and the container is dated and time stamped. The containers are arranged in sequence on a feed system and are...
09/05/2000
6113159Pipe gasket with shielded band
A pipe sealing gasket is shown which is designed to be received within a groove provided within a socket end of a thermoplastic pipe. The gasket has a ring shaped body of an elastomeric material and includes a metal reinforcing band. The metal reinforcing...
09/05/2000
6111492Magnetic drain plug
A magnet set forth used is in a drain plug. A drain plug is assembled with an attached holder securing an inserted cylindrical magnet. The drain plug is formed of non ferrous material such as brass, aluminum, stainless steel, etc. It is constructed in acc...
08/29/2000
6104015Continuous microwave rotary furnace for processing sintered ceramics
This disclosure sets forth a microwave sintering process for green oxide particles introduced from a source such as a hopper or a container, a downwardly directed funnel and a discharge outlet from the funnel. Particles are introduced into an elongate rot...
08/15/2000
6104783Method and apparatus for securing a site utilizing a security apparatus in cooperation with telephone systems
A security system for a building uses the telephone system. Telephone receivers are located in various rooms in the building and linked through a telephone exchange. Persons that live or work in the building are provided with wireless alarm transmitters. ...
08/15/2000
6082402Metal seal hydraulic coupling
A hydraulic coupling having a lower tubular member and an upper tubular member for sealing engagement one with the other. The lower and upper members are maintained in axial engagement by an axial load. The lower member and the upper member each have an a...
07/04/2000
6068210Spooling device, especially for the spooling of load straps
A spooling device for load straps comprising a spool, which at one end portion is freely rotatably supported and is formed as a projection and has a centrally passing axial bore for receiving an axle, at the end opposite the free outer end of the spool, t...
05/30/2000
5989913Culture vessel for growing or culturing cells, cellular aggregates, tissues and organoids and methods for using the same
A bioreactor system for culturing cells, cellular aggregates, tissues and organoids and methods of using same includes a cylindrical reactor vessel having an unobstructed longitudinal axis that is rotated about that horizontal axis to suspend cells and/or...
11/23/1999
 
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