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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5988861 | Sports implement testing methods and apparatus Methods and apparatus for testing a striking-type sports implement such as a bat is disclosed. In terms of apparatus, a system according to the invention includes a bat-swinging module, a ball-delivery module, and one or more programmed computers. The bat... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5924232 | Intelligent firearm safety mechanism An electronically activated safety mechanism for a firearm which introduces a simple obstruction to the firing-pin itself, thereby offering a high degree of simplicity and reliability. In a preferred embodiment, a solid cylindrical block is provided and i... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5898399 | Subchirp processing method A method of performing the computer-intensive initial steps of the range migration algorithm, or RMA, produces radar imagery of higher quality than the current polar format (PF) processing approach, while operating faster and more efficiently than the sta... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5872316 | In-die ejection force measurement in forming operations The measurement of ejection tonnage in a die in forming process uses an embedded, in-die sensor and signal filtering methods for a more refined interpretation of the weaker signals associated with die vibrations. In particular, a self-tuning (adaptive) fi... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5870166 | Versatile optical mounting assembly An optical mounting assembly includes a frame, preferably in the form of a shaped wire form, having a proximal section attachable to a headband or to the bridge portion of a pair of eyeglass frames, a mid-section extending downwardly along and in spaced-a... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5868578 | Sports analysis and testing system A sports analysis and testing system includes a plurality of high-speed digital video cameras, each aimed at a player from a different perspective to record their movements and those of a ball in play. In a baseball application, a programmed computer inte... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5862273 | Fiber optic probe with integral optical filtering Laser band-pass filter and/or band-reject filters are located at the end of an optical measurement probe by placing an appropriate Bragg grating proximate to the tip, and within, one or both of the optical fibers that make up the probehead. Thus, where an... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5854602 | Subaperture high-order autofocus using reverse phase A high-order synthetic aperture radar (SAR) autofocusing method decomposes phase error into basis function components, one order at a time. Image patches are partitioned into a plurality of subapertures in accordance with positive- and negative-going slop... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5850464 | Method of extracting axon fibers and clusters The extraction and pre-cueing of axon fibers and clusters is performed on transmission electron micrograph (TEM) image mosaics to reduce neuroanatomist workload. Given a multiplicity of myelin-sheathed axon fibers in a cross-sectional image containing man... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5850202 | Method for improving SAR system sensitivity in the presence of RF interference The sensitivity of a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system employing stretch processing is improved in the presence of radio-frequency interference (RFI). The sequence of data processing operations initially uses a high number of bits to digitize radar ec... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5850048 | Digital read-out electronic metronome An electronic metronome displays the correct beat per measure. The unit preferably includes a keyboard associated with the entry of a musical signature including the number of beats per measure, timing means to generate an electronic version of the musica... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5844392 | Haptic browsing A method of browsing geometrical databases through touch or haptic feedback is disclosed which presents a tactile virtual reality to a user, facilitating the simultaneous browsing, or viewing, touching, attaching to, or manipulation of object descriptions... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5833646 | Composite wound dressing including inversion means A hospital type of bandage integrates an absorbent pad and non-stick layer with a fluid-impermeable outer layer and an adhesive in a single composite structure. In a preferred embodiment the invention further includes means which may be used to turn the b... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5832660 | Decorative plant cover A protective plant covering comprises a sheet of flexible material having two opposing side edges, each with a plurality of fasteners, such that, with the material wrapped around the plant, the two side edges may be brought proximate to one another and ad... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5818234 | Battery tester with power limit detection In an electrical resistive-load battery testing system, apparatus and methods are disclosed for independently monitoring and reacting to both the temperature of the load and the power actually consumed by the load. The signals derived by the temperature a... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5817000 | Magnetic therapy device The present invention relates to the application of a moving magnetic field whereby a magnet moveable in a horizontal or vertical direction is placed proximate the user. The magnet is preferably contained within the interior cavity of a housing, the inter... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5776572 | Zone-coated masking material Masking material of particular value to vehicular surface coating operations consists of a thin, flexible base sheet having opposing first and second longitudinal edges which define a width. A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is applied longitudinally al... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5772368 | Full-size router tilt base A universal tilt base accommodates general-purpose router motor housings with diameters of 3-1/2 inches and larger. The motor housing is received by a collar tiltingly attached to a table base with an aperture, so that when a cutting bit attached to the r... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5760899 | High-sensitivity multispectral sensor A high-sensitivity sensor configuration improves upon airborne hyperspectral and multispectral sensing, particularly for thermal/infrared military target detection and/or identification. The invention combines dispersive spectrometer and filtered TDI dete... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5748716 | Telephonically programmable apparatus To initialize a remote control device for use in a particular installation, initialization parameters are entered relating to the relationship between user input codes and equipment to be controlled. In the preferred embodiment involving video recorder eq... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5731664 | Electrical switched load relocation apparatus A wireless transmitter associated with a switched electrical connection and a receiver therefor, adapted for connection in an electrical path between the source of power and a load, enables the load to be controlled by the switch originally used to contro... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5726824 | Head positioning in a multi-track magnetic tape recorder/player A method of positioning the read/write head onto a desired data track in a multi-track recorder/player utilizes a plurality of registration stripes to find the central axis of a data track. In one embodiment, each registration stripe has associated with i... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5716361 | Bone cutting guides for use in the implantation of prosthetic joint components Improved bone cutting guides enable a surgeon to better gauge required resection characteristics. In one embodiment at least a portion of the guide is transparent, thereby enabling the user to optimize cut estimates and to visualize the resection as it is... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5701383 | Video time-shifting apparatus A video time-shifting system characterized in having a continuous recording track accessed by separate, asychronous read and write facilities enables playback of a video program to commence from any point in the program while continuing to be recorded in ... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5700089 | Battery tester with load temperature detection In an electrical resistive-load battery testing system, apparatus and methods disclosed for independently monitoring and reacting to both the temperature of the load and the power actually consumed by the load. The signals derived by the temperature and p... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5683009 | Accessories to enhance the recyclability of metal cans Small, lightweight metal cans such as coffee or peanut cans are easily recycled but are frequently not recycled or reused. One secondary use of these metal cans is for painting applications such as trim painting. The accessory disclosed herein enables met... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5681409 | Ultrasonic welding of electrical plug A method of ultrasonic welding of plastic members to form a high strength interconnection between the members in the form of a low profile electrical plug. High-frequency (ultrasonic) energy is transmitted by the ultrasonic welding apparatus to compatible... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5680292 | High surface area nitride, carbide and boride electrodes and methods of fabrication thereof High surface area electrodes for use in electrical and electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices comprise conductive transition metal nitrides, carbides, borides or combinations thereof where the metal is molybdenum or tungsten. Disclosed is a... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5671331 | Printed publication vending apparatus including programmable announcement capability A vending apparatus for printed publications includes a programmable announcement capability which permits audio messages to be played in response to a customer stimulus. Programming is conveniently carried out through the connection of a portable program... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5670279 | Lithography exposure mask derived from nanocrystal precursors and a method of manufacturing the same A high resolution exposure mask suitable for x-ray lithography is described in the present invention and a method of manufacturing the same. Nanocrystals of electron dense materials, preferably as a colloidal solution are applied to a surface of a low ele... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5668602 | Real-time television image pixel multiplication methods and apparatus Circuitry and methods multiply the number of pixels in a television image without the need for changes in current transmission standards. One memory array or storage buffer is used to store one image, while data is being read from another memory or array ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5659483 | System and method for analyzing conductor formation processes A centralized computer system in communication with a measurement system including a multi-point probe is programmed to analyze a plurality of conductor formations on a particular substrate, store information relating to an electrical characteristic of ea... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5655829 | Floodlight assembly A multi-configurable floodlight assembly may be configured to provide suitable lighting in a multitude of situations. The assembly includes a housing having top portion, side portion and bottom portion. The portions define a substantially hollow volume th... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5644239 | Method and apparatus for sensing the condition of a fluid A method and apparatus for determining the condition of a fluid used in a process, such as a lubricating oil used in an internal combustion engine. A sample of the fluid is heated to an elevated temperature, a measurement is taken of an electrical charact... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5643189 | Composite wound dressing including inversion means A hospital type of bandage integrates an absorbent pad and non-stick layer with a fluid-impermeable outer layer and an adhesive in a single composite structure. In a preferred embodiment the invention further includes means which may be used to turn the b... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5634685 | Inflatable/deflatable motorcycle seat cushion An inflatable/deflatable cushion system adapted for installation onto a motorcycle seat may be operated either manually or electrically operated. In the latter case, an electrically operated air compressor is supported on the motorcycle and connected in a... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5631536 | Rechargeable battery vending apparatus A battery recharging apparatus is specifically configured to enable a customer to exchange a discharged or partially discharged battery for a fully charged replacement. Operator-assisted and entirely automatic vending versions are disclosed. In all embodi... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5631456 | Reflection control apparatus A device for controlling reflections off of and information-bearing surface is especially suitable for use in conjunction with shiny, curved surfaces containing machine-readable markings. The device includes a chamber having an interior wall and entrance ... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5629594 | Force feedback system A system and method for providing a tactile virtual reality to a user is present. The position and orientation of the user is utilized to generate a virtual reality force field. Forces are in turn generated on the user as a function of this force field. A... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5628398 | Anthropomorphic travel system An anthropomorphic travel system includes a fillable module, the shape of which approximates the upper shoulder area of a human torso, enabling a coat or like garment to be carried over and along with the module so as to minimize wrinkling of the garment.... | 05/13/1997 |
