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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6277449 | Method for sequentially depositing a three-dimensional network A method of producing radio frequency discharge plasma film layers having a three-dimensional functional film network. The plasma film layers include a first layer, comprising a plurality of a first functional group, and a second layer, comprising a plura... | 08/21/2001 |
| 5765446 | Control cable preload and sealing apparatus and system A cable preload system and device for providing an axial force to the control cable and sealing the control cable against contamination. The pre-load apparatus includes a braze-on, a cable connector, a resilient tubular member and a frame connector. The c... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5767392 | Method and apparatus for leak testing containers having a flexible side wall structure A method and apparatus for leak testing a closed container having a substantially flexible wall structure wherein a compressive force is applied to the wall structure such that the wall structure is displaced from a first position to a second position. Th... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5723219 | Plasma deposited film networks A three-dimensional functional film network comprising a plurality of radio frequency discharge plasma film layers. The plasma film layers include a first layer, comprising a plurality of a first functional group, and a second layer, comprising a pluralit... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5694213 | Adapter enabling computer sensing of monitor resolution An adapter for coupling a display monitor to a computer that controls the monitor generates any selected one of a number of codes that can be sensed by the computer and which identify the image resolution at which the particular monitor operates or a reso... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5676020 | Hand-rotatable bicycle gear shift actuator with overshift return A hand-operated shift actuator (16) displaces a derailleur control cable (22). The actuator (16) includes a stationary member (60) that is affixed relative to a bicycle handlebar (44). Rotation of the rotating member (62) causes the control cable (22) to ... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5674142 | Control cable adjustment device An improved two piece control cable adjustment device for offsetting a change of relative length between the outer sheath and control wire of a control cable operatively linking a control mechanism such as a bicycle shifter or brake lever to an operating ... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5649877 | Linear derailleur A linear derailleur for positioning a drive chain in response to displacement of a plurality of control cables. The derailleur includes a linear actuator having a substantially uniform actuation ratio over the range of motion of the actuator and, hence, d... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5635952 | Adaptor enabling computer sensing of monitor resolution An adaptor for coupling a display monitor to a computer that controls the monitor generates any selected one of a number of codes that can be sensed by the computer and which identify the image resolution at which the particular monitor operates or a reso... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5630338 | Bicycle derailleur cable preload and sealing system A cable pre-load system and device attachable between a moveable control cable and a rigid frame for regulating tension in the control cable and sealing the control cable against contamination. The tensioning device includes a cable connector, a resilient... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5620383 | Bicycle derailleur and actuating system A bicycle derailleur gear shifting system having a rotatable handgrip actuator coupled with a derailleur shifting mechanism through a control cable system so as to control the derailleur. The derailleur (50) includes an arcuate cable entraining surface (7... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5607367 | Linear derailleur A linear derailleur for positioning a drive chain in response to displacement of a control cable. The derailleur includes a linear actuator having a substantially uniform actuation ratio over the range of motion of the actuator and, hence, derailleur. The... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5533937 | Bicycle derailleur A rear derailleur (50) is provided with an arcuate cable entraining surface (78) which substantially reduces the variation and magnitude of the actuation ratio between control cable linear displacement and movement of the derailleur p-knuckle (88). A b-kn... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5523741 | Santa Claus Detector A children's Christmas Stocking device useful for visually signalling the arrival of Santa Claus by illuminating an externally visable light source having a power source located within said device.... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5507794 | Therapeutic support garment Disclosed herein is a therapeutic support garment comprising an elongated support member having two ends, an adjustable securing member for removably securing the support member ends, at least one breast pouch disposed on the support member, a positioning... | 04/16/1996 |
