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A pillow assembly having a supporting assembly and a retractable umbrella assembly that is easily transportable and allows a user to support his/her head while covering their face from sunlight.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4868940 | Cushioning mat for use as portable bedding Portable mattresses having improved comfort and lower bulk when folded for ransport are provided. The mattresses include generally planar members having corrugations on each face of the planar member. The corrugations are such that the planar members are a... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4780417 | Rapid extraction, separation, and detection method for a separate analysis of free and total sulfites in foods by ion chromatography A process for the rapid extraction, separation, and detection of free and total sulfites in food is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of (a) extracting sulfites from a sample in the presence of a medium having a selected pH to produce an extracta... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4766814 | Materials for thermal protection by rapid smoke production This invention relates to a device for protection from the heat flash of atomic weapons. The invention comprises a nylon net coated with a mixture of neoprene and at least one explosive initiator selected from the group consisting of tetracene, lead styph... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4677222 | Ketobenzylcarbamates New chemical compounds, bis-quaternary carbamates, having the generic fora: ##STR1## wherein X is one equivalent of a monovalent or polyvalent anion, wherein R and R1 are aliphatic radicals selected from the group consisting of methy... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4677204 | Chemical agents 1. A chemical toxic agent selected from the group consisting of: ##STR1## where n is an integer from 3 to 11 and X represents one equivalent of an ion.... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4676880 | Photolysis of lactones The photochemical decarbonylation of lactones and the method of detecting microquantities of ,-diarylglycolate esters comprising an acidic reaction mixture containing the esters and naphthols producing a lactone, decarbonylating the lactone ... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4677205 | Chemical agent New chemical compounds having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein X is one equivalent of an anion selected from the group consisting of monovalent or polyvalent anions, and having utility as incapacitating agents and in munitions.... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4675411 | Chemical agents Novel toxic compounds being useful as chemical warfare agents in various itions. The compound having the following structure: ##STR1## where n is an integer from 6 to 16 and where X is halide, sulfate, nitrate, hydrogenoxalate or perchlorate forming... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4673745 | Isoquinilinium chemical agents New chemical compounds having the generic formula: ##STR1## where n is 3 to 16 carbon atoms and where X is one equivalent of a monovnt or polyvalent anion, and having utility as toxic agents.... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4672119 | Chemical agents New chemical compounds, bis quaternary carbamates, having the generic fora: ##STR1## wherein NRR1 R2 is a radical selected from the group consisting of N-methylpyrrolidinio, N-methylpiperidinio, N-methyl-3-hydroxypiperidin... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4672124 | Chemical agents New chemical compounds, bis quaternary carbamates, having the generic fora: ##STR1## wherein X is one equivalent of an anion selected from monovalent or polyvalent anions, wherein n is 1 to 8, and wherein R, R' are aliphatic radicals selected f... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4672123 | Chemical agents New chemical compounds having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein X is one equivalent of an anion selected from monovalent and pollent anions, and R,R' and Z are aliphatic radicals selected from the group consisting of ethyl, propyl, and butyl, wi... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4672122 | Chemical agents New chemical compounds having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein X is one equivalent of a monovalent or polyvalent anion; R and R' re methyl or ethyl radicals; R1, R1 ', R2, R2 ' are hydrogen or a methyl ... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4672120 | Chemical agents New chemical compounds having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein X is one-equivalent of an anion selected from the group consisting f monovalent and polyvalent anions, and having utility as incapacitating agents and in munitions.... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4671614 | Viewing of objects in low visibility atmospheres A viewing system for use in low visibility atmospheres, such as fog, rain, snow, dust, smoke, etc., particularly under nighttime conditions. A cyclically-operated pulsed light source illuminates the scene for brief instances. A shutter is operated in sync... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4655619 | Tapered roller bearing A resilient hollow annular frustro-conical roller bearing whose wall thicss varies according to the roller diameter. Any abnormal load placed upon the roller causes an increase area of contact between the roller and the opposing race surfaces. The hollow... | 04/07/1987 |
| 4647089 | Dead bolt lock operable by pressurized fluid A bolt of a dead bolt lock is moveable between a locking position and an ocking position by application of a pressurized fluid. In both the locking and unlocking positions a plurality of locking balls are urged into locking engagement with a locking groo... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4646806 | Beadbreaker apparatus and method of using A method and apparatus for breaking the bead of a tire from the tire rim e wherein commonly and readily available tools are used, such as tire irons, tire jack and a log chain. The log chain wrapped around the tire and rim forms a sling. The jack base re... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4644221 | Variable sensitivity transmission mode negative electron affinity photocathode A method of forming a variable sensitivity transmission mode negative eleon affinity (NEA) photocathode in which the sensitivity of the photocathode to white or monochromatic light can be varied by varying the backsurface recombination velocity of the ph... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4641581 | Dual-function storage container for prilled explosive Disclosed is a low cost bulk explosive storage container constructed in such a way that simple on-site modifications, specifically the attachment of a metal liner and the addition of a fluid will transform the carrying container into a directed energy dem... | 02/10/1987 |
| H215 | Fuze for riot control grenade This fuze is a subassembly of a spherical smoke grenade. The grenade compes a rubber case with the main charge therein. The fuze comprises a metal body one surface of which is sperhical and forms part of the spherical exterior of the grenade. The fuze co... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4634969 | Time varying magnetic field safety probe A passive safety probe for placement in a time varying magnetic field to alert personnel when the power density of high intensity electromagnetic fields reach and exceed applicable personnel safety limits. The probe senses the magnetic field present with ... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4625106 | Nonlinear gain microchannel plate image intensifier tube A microchannel plate (MCP) electron multiplier image intensifier tube hav the resistivity of the MCP channels suitably tailored to provide nonlinear gain to allow optimum viewing of scenes possessing a large dynamic range. Changes in other tube component... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4624185 | Missile ballast assembly An add-on ballast assembly for adding on to a missile in the field in a fle manner. The ballast is added in the unused hollow center of bobbins secured in the aft end of the missile. The bobbins have guidance wires wound therearound to be dispensed durin... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4622852 | Gas mask filters test apparatus using a breathing pump A method and apparatus for testing a gas mask filter element comprising, ple supply means for supplying a test sample, a filter element box for containing a gas mask filter element, said element box having a sample inlet connected to said sample means fo... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4621962 | Adjustment structure An adjustment mechanism for adjusting the relative position of at least two parts. A first movable member has two bores formed therein with a frusto-conical portion formed at one end of the bores. A second fixed member has a pair of threaded apertures for... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4619590 | Air diverter for supercharger An engine supercharger is modified to include an auxiliary turbine downstream from the main turbine wheel. The main shaft of the supercharger is tubular (hollow) to accommodate a second shaft. The opposite ends of the second shaft are suitably connected t... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4620095 | Ion neutralization resonance emission elemental detector A device and method is disclosed for detecting elemental ions by colliding a beam of the elemental ions with a beam of collision partners having an opposite charge to generate element specific radiation. The radiation whose wavelength is specific to the e... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4615269 | Constrained stepping motor unique code device A unique code device for use with explosive devices. A stepping motor is vided with a shaft for rotation a predetermined number of times for arming the explosive device. Magnetic damping (braking) means is provided to constrain rotation of the shaft.... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4614913 | Inherently boresighted laser weapon alignment subsystem A laser weapon which has no boresighting problems in that only one laser is sed to perform all the functions of search, track, and negation. The laser weapon is made to operate in both a low power cw mode and a high energy pulsed mode about the boresight. ... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4612860 | Projectile An armor piercing projectile having a carrier body and a rod-type high density penetrator core. The leading edge portion of the carrier body is beveled and extends beyond the nose of the penetrator core. Encompassing the carrier body is a nose shape to pr... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4611771 | Fiber optic track/reaim system In a missile tracking and guidance system, a fiber optic link is maintained between a missile and the launcher. Tracking after launch is via a video link between the missile seeker and a video imager at the launcher. Guidance signals are derived from the ... | 09/16/1986 |
| 4611142 | Self-pumped spark gap A self pumping spark gap that switches high voltage current in large amou and provides for a flow of gas by use of one way valves. The valves open and close in accordance with changes in pressure experienced during the sparking sequence.... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4611116 | Light emitting diode intensity tester A device that tests the output intensity of light emitting diodes. The light emitting diode to be tested is placed in a light tight tube in which is placed a photocell. The photocell is placed so as to be in contact with the diode. When power is applied t... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4609167 | Helicopter cargo rack In the transportation by helicopter of specialized cargo externally, such stokes litters, personnel carriers, auxilliary fuel tanks, gun mounts, and the like, it is frequently necessary to switch the carrying apparatus from one type of load to another. N... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4609168 | Removable helicopter external cargo carrying framework Helicopters employed in emergency situations have been adapted for a vari of external uses. For example, step and cargo carriers have been attached to the skid supports of these helicopters. Gun mounts and camera mounts have been used. In order to provid... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4609240 | Cabinet mounted printed circuit board electrical connector The present invention discloses a connect/disconnect multichannel electri connector used in a cabinet mounted environment. Electrical contact is provided between a plurality of elastic reeds on the edges of a plurality of elastic printed circuit boards (... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4609631 | Oxynitride glass fibers This invention relates to the production of high elastic modulus, high strength, corrosion-resistant oxynitride glass fibers for improved fiber-reinforced composites. The incorporation of nitrogen into silicon-yttrium-aluminum oxide glasses enhances the p... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4607547 | Stripped hex head drive socket A socket wrench modified by the addition of auxiliary gripper ribs to either prevent bolt head stripper action or to minimize the adverse effects of such stripper action. In one case the bolt head is initially formed to have grooves in its side surfaces m... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4606606 | Method and apparatus for correcting distortion and curvature of field in a display system A distortion identification method which produces an undistorted rectilin cross grid pattern for comparison with any distortion and curvature of field in a display system. An undistorted rectilinear grid, representing an infocus view of the display where... | 08/19/1986 |
