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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5239707 | Method of manufacturing apparatus for restraining a necktie The present invention is directed to improved apparatus and method for providing a necktie restraining apparatus. The present invention employs a fusion cloth to stiffen necktie material so that it may be employed as vertical and horizontal members on an ... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5222765 | Apparatus for binding stationary and method of using same The present invention provides improved apparatus and method for binding stationery items, such as stacks and rolls of paper, file folders, and the like. The invention provides an elastic strip which includes hook and loop attachment means on its ends to ... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5221020 | Reusable beverage can cap The invention disclosed is a reusable cap adapted to hermetically seal the top of a standard beverage can so as to contain the carbonation within the can and to prevent spills. The cap comprises a flat topped hard outer shell, a resilient inner coating on... | 06/22/1993 |
| 5211093 | Apparatus for counting and disposing of tickets and method of using same The present invention provides an apparatus and method for automatically counting and permanently disposing of tickets and similar markers, such as those dispensed at arcades. The apparatus employs motor driven wheels to draw tickets through it in very ra... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5103779 | Electro-rheological valve control mechanism An electro-rheological valve controller. The invention comprises a generally cylindrical casing holding an electro-rheological fluid; a reciprocating tappet attached at one end of the cylindrical casing, said tappet contacting cam means for thrusting said... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5093590 | Linear motor driven conveying apparatus A linear motor driven conveyor apparatus is disclosed for conveying trucks carrying articles to be processed through a paint booth or other treatment area having a dirt-laden atmosphere, and water supply means are provided to produce a continuously flowin... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5056783 | Sports implement swing analyzer A sports implement swing analyzer. The present invention comprises an implement having means for supporting acceleration measurement means; acceleration measurement means for measuring the acceleration of said implement through a swing for outputting a si... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5054862 | Information dispensing container A real estate sales aid is disclosed in the form of a three-dimensional house which may be mounted next to the "For Sale" sign on property for sale. It includes a first chamber containing sheets providing information as to the house for sale. This chamber... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5019119 | Electro-rheological fuel injector A fuel injector controlled by electro-rheological valving is disclosed. The present invention comprises a cylindrical casing having a compression chamber for holding a metered quantity of fuel and a nozzle for injecting said fuel into an engine; a fuel in... | 05/28/1991 |
| 5014625 | Linear motor driven trolley conveyor A linear motor driven conveyor which includes a carrier rail and primary members provided within a pit, main trolleys adapted to run along the carrier rail and connected with a carrying frame, and front and rear trolleys. The connecting members are pivota... | 05/14/1991 |
| 5014829 | Electro-rheological shock absorber An electro-rheological shock absorber. The invention comprises a generally cylindrical inner casing holding an electro-rheological fluid; a reciprocating arm means attached at one end of the cylindrical casing; a dampening plunger member coupled to said a... | 05/14/1991 |
| 5012841 | Pressure reducing and conditioning valves Pressure reduction and conditioning valve for simultaneously reducing the pressure and temperature of steam. The invention comprises a valve body divided into first and second chambers, the first chamber having an inlet port for the introduction of superh... | 05/07/1991 |
| 5009868 | Process for the extended use of strip acid employed in the reclamation of battery acid fluid from expanded lead-acid batteries The present invention discloses a process for rejuvenation of strip acid employed in the reclamation of expended lead-acid battery acid through extraction and filtration for removing metallic impurities from the battery acid. In the process of removing im... | 04/23/1991 |
| 5005605 | Conditioning valve A conditioning valve for simultaneously reducing the pressure and temperature of steam. The invention comprises a valve body divided into first and second chambers, the first chamber having an inlet port for the introduction of superheated steam under hig... | 04/09/1991 |
| 5005487 | Linear motor driven conveying apparatus A linear motor driven conveyor apparatus is disclosed for conveying trucks carrying articles to be processed through a paint booth or other treatment area having a dirt-laden atmosphere, and a water tank is provided in the treatment area in which the seco... | 04/09/1991 |
| 5000851 | Turbine filter with pressure seal bonnet A strainer for preventing debris from entering a turbine. The strainer comprises a casing having an inlet conduit for introducing a flow medium into said strainer and an outlet conduit extending substantially perpendicular to said inlet conduit for expell... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4996927 | Linear motor drive conveyor truck There is disclosed a truck for use with a linear motor drive conveyor for conveying articles such as automotive bodies through a paint station. Shield means are provided carried by the reaction plate which in turn is carried by the truck. The shield means... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4996870 | Apparatus and method for proving gas meters and improved sensor therefor Apparatus and method for proving a test meter comprising a standard for a test gas to a meter; encoder means for determining the amount of test gas supplied from said standard; valve for regulating the flow of gas from said supply means; a sensor comprisi... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4971780 | Process for the reclamation of battery acid and fluid from expended lead-acid batteries The present invention discloses a process of extraction and filtration for removing metallic impurities from the acid in used lead-acid batteries. Produced is a reclaimed battery acid fluid which performs very well in new batteries and which avoids the se... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4967783 | Recirculation valve with pilot valve A recirculation valve with pilot valve. The claimed invention comprises a housing containing an inlet chamber for receiving liquid from a pump, an outlet chamber for transporting liquid downstream of said valve and a recirculation port for recirculating l... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4967497 | Adjustable and collapsible gun and rifle support A collapsible and adjustable firearm support, the present invention comprises a vertical support member with means for supporting a gun cradle and a horizontal support member, said vertical and horizontal support members pivotally connected to a hub; conn... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4966056 | Hand-held staple holder A hand-held mechanism for holding staples. The invention comprises a flexible member having a substantially flat main section and at least one handle extending therefrom. The main section has a plurality of first slots for holding staples, the slots exten... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4964499 | Sorting conveyor system A sorting conveyor system useful for sorting relatively small articles, such as, books is disclosed. The system comprises a take-in conveyor having a plurality of take-in vessels for receiving articles at random; a sorting conveyor having a plurality of s... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4945846 | Shock absorber unit for sailboards The present invention provides a shock absorber unit for use on sailboards to absorb detrimental vertical forces generated during sailing in rough water. The unit replaces existing flexible solid rubber universal joints with a joint comprising a pressuriz... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4944364 | Boom elevating device for line lifts An improved boom elevating device for a line lift or other aerial lift is disclosed. The present invention vastly expands the range of movement of the line lift through use of an extension arm, attached between a line lift boom and conventional boom actua... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4941502 | Low pressure recirculation valve A low pressure recirculation valve for cooling a centrifugal pump. The invention comprises a unitary valve casing divided into a first valve chamber and a second valve chamber, the casing having a first port for introducing fluids into said first chamber,... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4930463 | Electro-rheological valve control mechanism An electro-rheological valve controller. The invention comprises a generally cylindrical casing holding an electro-rheological fluid; a reciprocating tappet attached at one end of the cylindrical casing, said tappet contacting cam means for thrusting said... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4928101 | Anti-collision sensor An ultrasonic anti-collision detection and warning system adapted to be attached to a corner for warning objects approaching an intersection. The invention comprises first ultrasonic detection means having a first ultrasonic emitter which periodically emi... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4926300 | Disposable flashlight with improved activator field of the invention A disposable flashlight comprising a hollow flexible outer casing having a first end and a second end, a top end cap member for attachment to said first end, the end cap member having an aperture for an electric lamp device and a bottom end cap for attach... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4924819 | Rotary exhaust control valve for two-stroke cycle engines and process for using the same A rotary exhaust control valve for two-stroke cycle engines is disclosed. This valve is oriented at least partially within the exhaust passage and, for each revolution of the engine, delays flow from the combustion chamber through the exhaust passage duri... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4915622 | Fluid barrier curtain system A fluid barrier curtain at an aperture in a wall within a duct, as at the entrance to a furnace, is disclosed that maintains separation of fluids on opposite sides of said barrier curtain while permitting passage of objects therethrough. The barrier curta... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4911115 | Slide exhaust control valve for fuel injected two-stroke cycle engines and process for using same A sliding exhaust control valve for two-stroke cycle engines is disclosed. This valve actuates at least partially through the exhaust passage and delays flow from the combustion chamber through the exhaust passage during the expansion stroke of the piston... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4909193 | Exhaust control valve for fuel injected two-stroke cycle engines and process for using same An exhaust control valve for two-stroke cycle engines used in conjunction with a fuel injection system is disclosed. This valve is within the exhaust passage and, for each revolution of the engine, delays opening of the exhaust passage to the combustion c... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4896959 | Visual acuity unit for treatment of amblypia The present invention provides improved apparatus for treatment of amblyopia and similar eye conditions through use of a solitary visual target maintained at a level of minimal discernible size. The improved apparatus provides instantaneous electronic swi... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4896042 | Dual mode germicidal apparatus A dual mode germicidal lamp is disclosed having a base section with a fan and filters and a germicidal lamp section with a handle and switch means which can be moved by hand over surfaces to be sterilized and plugged into the base section to allow air to ... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4882009 | Apparatus for concentrating brine waters or dewatering brines generated in well drilling operation A brine concentrator utilizing two separate concentrating devices in combination wherein a first concentrating device comprises a plurality of serpentine pipes interposed within a concentrator tank containing a dilute brine solution and a second concentra... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4881740 | Board game method of play The present invention employs a method of negative dice scoring in which multiple dice are thrown and the score of the dice is the sum of any numbers not shown on the dice. The game is readily combined with unique board apparatus in which one or more play... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4838589 | Apparatus to lock storm doors and avoid draft The present invention discloses a locking device for all forms of storm and screen doors. The device attaches between the door and the doorjamb and is secured into locking position by tightening a nut against a locking member. The device secures the door ... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4837001 | Production of sulfur from sulfur dioxide obtained from flue gas This invention is a regenerable process for producing elemental sulfur from SO2 initially contained in a dilute gas source by: (1) absorbing the SO2 in a concentrated Na2 SO3 solution to convert most of the Na | 06/06/1989 |
| 4826413 | Apparatus for repair of shatterproof glass The present invention provided improved apparatus and method of repairing conical cracks in shatterproof glass which are located close to the edge of the glass. Employing known vacuum repair apparatus, the invention uses a second, smaller, vacuum cup whic... | 05/02/1989 |
