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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6763621 | Universal ironing board cover with universal tensioning system & dual nose pocket A universal ironing board cover is provided having two separate and independent anchoring systems for anchoring the ironing board cover to the ironing board and a multifunctional nose pocket. The first independent anchoring system includes an independent drawstring ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6205701 | Termite interception and baiting system and method of use thereof An apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling termite infestation. The apparatus is comprised of a termite resistant housing having (1) a bottom, (2) sidewalls having an interior and exterior surface and (3) a top. The top includes an opening for... | 03/27/2001 |
| 5950356 | Termite interception and baiting system and method of use thereof An apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling termite infestation are described. The apparatus is comprised of a termite resistant housing having (1) a bottom, (2) sidewalls having an interior and exterior surface and (3) a top. The top includes ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5817235 | Anti-telescoping device for spiral wound membrane modules Longitudinal extension and consequent destruction of spirally wound membrane modules arranged in paired axial alignment within a pressure vessel of an ultrafiltration unit are prevented by a pair of end-cap anti-telescoping devices (ATD's) and a central A... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5810457 | Collapsible and tautly suspendable shelving assembly Collapsible shelving that can be tautly suspended by a single person within an erected wardrobe frame is described. The shelving is comprised of eight hooks that engage top and bottom poles of the wardrobe frame, four cords that engage the hooks at each e... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5753282 | Method of forming a mixture of coagulant and precheese A mixer and method of mixing are described which involves forming a viscous first fluid into a thin film by passage through an annulus and then injecting a second fluid into the flowing liquid. Injection may be through either annulus-forming surface or bo... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5727256 | Sunlight protecting garments having convective ventilation A ventilated garment system is described that removes heat and moisture from a wearer's skin during hot weather while furnishing protection from direct sunlight. The system includes a pair of air outlet shoulder seams, a pair of air inlet side seams, and ... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5688542 | Continuous cheese coagulation method A method of forming a continuous ribbon of cheese from precheese is described. A conveyor belt system is used, modified to retain and transport the liquid precheese which, over the course of conveyance, solidifies to form the continuous cheese product dis... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5622415 | Portable wardrobe frame A wardrobe frame is described which comprises a hanging section and a shelf section formed from elongated connection pieces and poles inserted into holes at the ends thereof. The poles in the back of the shelf section have transversely disposed holes ther... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5565558 | Thioretinaco ozonide and enhanced biological activity of thioretinaco ozonide in combination with interferon Thioretinaco ozonide and enhancement of the anticarcinogenic, antineoplastic, antiviral, and antiaging activities of thioretinaco ozonide by use of membranergic compositions, specifically the polypeptide cytokines, alpha-interferon, beta-interferon, and g... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5413804 | Process for making whey-derived fat substitute product and products thereof Described are protein and/or carbohydrate based fat-replicating systems and methods of making same in which fat globule mimicking particles of protein or carbohydrate origin are modified by encapsulating same in a membrane which more closely replicates th... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5306575 | Power generation system using molten carbonate type fuel cell A fuel cell power plant and a process for operating a series of molten carbonate fuel cells in the fuel cell power plant are described. In the fuel cell power plant, cathode feed gas at required cathode feed temperature is introduced into the cathode inle... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5047036 | Stereotactic device A stereotactic device of simplified structure, adaptable to align and precisely orient a variety of medical devices such as differently sized needles, cannulas and guide wires into the human body for procedures such as tumor biopsies, percutaneous discect... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5039150 | Multipurpose brick tongs A multipurpose brick-layer's tool is adaptable for use as brick tongs or as a mortar hoe. In one embodiment of the invention, the tool also functions as a band-cutter for cutting metal bands used in the packaging and transport of bricks. The tool is adjus... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5001794 | Device for securing detachably filtering sheet to air bed A device for securing detachably a filtering sheet to an air bed, which includes a bed body, having an upper peripheral edge defining an opening, and a number of fine solid particles contained in the bed body, has a flange secured to the upper peripheral ... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4992490 | Base coat and primer film-forming compositions containing polyacrylate fibers, acrylic polymer precursors, styrene and polyester resin particularly adapted for automobile finishing applications A coating composition is described that is comprised of (1) polyacrylate fibers, (2) at least one monomer which forms an acrylic polymer, (3) styrene monomer, (4) unsaturated polyester resin, (5) a polymerization inhibitor (to prevent premature polymeriza... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4991840 | Uninflated tethered football practice kicking aid A football fabricated of a specific injection molded thermoplastic polyester elastomer is described. A tethered football practice kicking aid, comprised of a tether, stakes and the described football with holes therein through which the tether is passed i... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4922904 | Apparatus for connecting thread to surgical needle An apparatus for connecting a thread wound on a bobbin to a surgical needle including feeding rollers for unwinding the thread from the bobbin, a tube-like chuck for selectively fix the thread thereto, a guide for guiding the front end of the thread, a fe... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4916767 | Device for securing detachably filtering sheet to air bed A device for securing detachably a filtering sheet to an air bed which includes a bed body having an upper peripheral edge defining an opening and a number of fine solid particles contained in the bed body, has a flange secured to the upper peripheral edg... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4910070 | Opaque decorative pleatable material and method of manufacturing same A decorative pleatable material adapted for the fabrication of pleated shades is described. The material is comprised of a pleatable fabric having a decorative resin coat containing desired pigment adhered to the face of the fabric by means of a polyureth... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4889164 | Solenoid controlled valve A solenoid controlled valve of the double pilot type includes a valve main body having a valve mechanism, a pair of pilot valve units each being secured to respective sides of the valve main body and having solenoids for driving the valve mechanism of the... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4867708 | Electric jack An electric jack for receiving a plug to form the electric connection therebetween includes a main body made of electrically insulated resin and a plurality of movable contact strips. The main body has formed therein; a central hole through which the plug... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4862894 | Apparatus for monitoring bloodstream An apparatus for monitoring a bloodstream in a skin surface including a laser light source for emitting a laser beam, a cylindrical lens for expanding the laser beam, an objective lens for collecting light rays reflected by the skin surface and scattered ... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4863079 | Drawstring recovery and restringing system A device for restringing and recovering a drawstring from a garment channel which is capable of use both in restringing and in recovering a drawstring from a garment channel. The device comprises a rod, one end of which is adapted to recover and retain a ... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4854346 | Control apparatus for manifold type electromagnetic valve device An apparatus for controlling a plurality of electromagnetic valves of manifold type including a parallel-in/serial-out unit for convert parallel control signals for a plurality of electromagnetic valves into a serial control signal and generating a compos... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4827656 | Lure plug A lure plug for fishing including a plug body made of wood or plastics and having a slot extending in a longitudinal direction of the plug body, a hook rotatably secured to the plug body between a position within the slot and a position exposed out of the... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4828810 | Removal of low level ethylene oxide contaminants by treatment of contaminated gases with cationic exchange resins at gas-solid interface reaction conditions A method of removing low levels of ethylene oxide (1% by volume or less) from ethylene oxide contaminated gases is provided. The removal is effected by contacting the ethylene oxide with a solid, cationic ion exchange resin at conditions such that the qua... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4820903 | Closed type heating apparatus A closed type heating apparatus including a base plate to be placed on a floor or a bed, a space defining member having supports in the form of a pillar; a straight wall or a curved wall and an upper plate having a number of openings formed therein; and a... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4816314 | Release medium for use in the production of abrasion-resistant decorative laminates and a method for the production of abrasion-resistant decorative laminates An improved release medium is disclosed for use in the production of decorative laminates by pressure consolidation. The release medium comprises a self-sustaining release sheet having at least one of its surfaces coated with a composition comprised of mi... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4813410 | Gas mask filter for the removal of low level ethylene oxide contaminants from air comprising dried cationic exchange resins A gas mask filter material is described comprising a dried acidic ion exchange resin which is effective in removing low levels of ethylene oxide from air contaminated therewith. Specifically described is a gas mask filter comprising a cross-linked polysty... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4810138 | Tap holder A tap holder for detachably securing a tool to a machine tool including a main portion having a shank which is to be secured to a main shaft of the machine tool, a quick change portion having a float shaft which is inserted into a hole formed in the main ... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4802021 | Recording and/or reproducing apparatus using opto-magnetic disc An apparatus for recording and/or reproducing a signal by using an opto-magnetic disc including an erasing and reproducing opto-magnetic head unit having outer and inner opto-magnetic heads, a recording and reproducing opto-magnetic head unit having outer... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4689102 | Method for the production of abrasion-resistant decorative laminates An improved release medium is disclosed for use in the production of decorative laminates by both low or high pressure consolidation. The release medium comprises a self-sustaining release sheet having at least one of its surfaces coated with a compositio... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4688671 | Garment bag adapted for use with ventilated shelving An over-the-rod garment bag adapted for use with ventilated metal shelving is described. Ventilated metal shelving is comprised of a relatively thin wire clothing rod that is supported along its length by a plurality of upwardly extending support rods. Th... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4416509 | Universal reflector of electromagnetic waves mounted on a float The subject of the invention is the universal reflector of electromagnetic waves mounted on the float which in any position reflects electromagnetic waves back to the source of the emission, that is, to the receiver. The reflected electromagnetic wave has... | 11/22/1983 |
| 4392555 | Fall protection device A fall protection safety device is disclosed which is suitable for use in environments wherein suspended particulate matter is present. The device comprises an elongated tubular housing having an upper end guide block with a centrally located opening ther... | 07/12/1983 |
| 4311596 | Extraction of reusable water from a mineral mining process A method for the treatment of an aqueous effluent slime derived from a tar sand extraction process is disclosed. The effluent slime pH is adjusted to an acidic pH and treated with an anionic surface active agent to create flocculation of solid asphaltic m... | 01/19/1982 |
| 4306960 | Coal liquefaction and oil upgrading process to obtain maximum yield of distillate A portion of higher O2 content lignite or brown coal is mixed with bituminous coal to provide exothermic conditions and reduce extraneous heat to the liquefaction reactor. In addition, with a crude oil carrying stream for the coal to the reacto... | 12/22/1981 |
| 4295228 | Boxing gloves without a seam on the frontal strike portion thereof A boxing glove is disclosed herein which is made of a unitary piece of leather on the frontal portion of the same so as to eliminate the seam which normally transcends the inner bottom of the thumb portion and the striking surface of the glove. The glove ... | 10/20/1981 |
| 4279736 | Method of hydrorefining asphaltenic hydrocarbon feedstocks A method of hydrorefining an asphaltenic charge stock is described which comprises effecting said reaction utilizing a titanium sulfide catalyst in a hydrogen sulfide-containing H2 atmosphere. The catalyst may be employed in slurry form or comp... | 07/21/1981 |
