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| 7780895 | Adjustable melt rotation positioning and method Methods and apparatus adjustably control the repositioning of non-homogeneous fluid conditions across the stream of a laminar flowing fluid to a desirable circumferential position. The invention is particularly applicable to controlling non-homogeneous melt conditio... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7464001 | Method of identifying and recording inspection information on personal protective equipment A method of organizing personal protective equipment (PPE) testing/inspection records comprising: securely fastening transponders having a read/write capability on items of PPE that require periodic testing/inspections; providing at least one scanner that can activa... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7458392 | Spring actuated check valve A check valve is for use in a fluid system. A valve body has an inlet end, a valve cavity, and an outlet end. A valve enables a valve assembly to control the flow of fluid therethrough. A plug of the valve assembly includes tapered and non-tapered sections, the tape... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7390762 | Method for the preparation of high-content NaY molecular sieves synthesized from kaolin sprayed microspheres A method for synthesizing high-content NaY molecular sieves with kaolin sprayed microspheres includes adding functional components and deionized water into kaolin so as to be pulped into a mixed slurry. The slurry is sprayed into microspheres. The microspheres are c... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7326875 | Method for supplying a plasma torch with a gas, mixed gas, or gas mixture, comprising volumetric flow regulation in combination with pressure regulation; and arrangement for carrying out said method A method of supplying a plasma torch with a gas, mixed gas or gas mixture, in which the volume flow of the gas, mixed gas or gas mixture is controlled, characterised in that the volume flow control is effected in combination with a pressure control of the gas, mixed... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7263806 | Storage rack vibration isolators and related storage racks A storage rack vibration isolator for a storage rack system installed on a floor comprising a first mounting plate connectable to the storage rack system, a second mounting plate connectable to the floor. An elastomeric component extending between these mounting pla... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7249442 | Storage rack vibration isolators and related storage rack systems A storage rack system to be installed on a floor has a plurality of columns, is more flexible in a down aisle dimension than it is in a cross aisle dimension, and has at least a first column and a second column adjacent one another in the cross aisle dimension. A st... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7153106 | Air compressor unit inlet control A portable electric motor driven reciprocating air compressor unit has a compression cylinder having a piston that reciprocates in the cylinder. The piston is driven by an electric motor that is attached to an electrical circuit having a predeterminable current capa... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7086841 | Air compressor with inlet control mechanism and automatic inlet control mechanism An automatic inlet control mechanism and air compressor unit include a valve cavity and valve outlet. The valve cavity includes a valve control chamber and valve inlet chamber. A valve piston assembly is positioned between the valve control chamber and the valve inl... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6960190 | Vacuum regulator and method A vacuum pressure regulator system for use in association with a vacuum system in which a vacuum is employed for healthcare purposes, for assisting in monitoring and regulating the vacuum pressure, and having a manual pressure control valve to adjust the treatment v... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6950693 | Device recording a thermo-optical image of the female breast Apparatus for recording a thermooptical image of the female breast with a casing, a thermooptical foil, a cooling box, a thermostat, an illuminating system, a digital camera, a clamping device, a contact producing device, a timing system and a release mechanism for ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6948294 | Method of packaging point-of-purchase items A method of packaging point-of-purchase items involves supplying plastic bags as a continuously attached length of bags, each bag being separated from adjacent bags along the supply length by a perforated tear line. The length of bags is stored on a storage form or ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945695 | Plastic bag and packaging method using same A plastic bag is supplied as a continuously attached length of plural bags, each bag being separated from adjacent bags along a supply length by a perforated tear line. A seal which runs codirectionally with the tear line forms a closed bottom for each bag, such tha... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6857711 | Stabilized cabinet enclosure and stabilizer therefor A cabinet for storing vertically stacked items has a stabilizer. The cabinet has a door and a fixed base, the stabilizer adding to the total support base of the cabinet when extended. If fully extended, the stabilizer prevents tipping if the center of gravity of the... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6850224 | Wearable ergonomic computer mouse A computer mouse is designed to be worn on the hand of a computer user for use in conjunction with various types of computer systems. A base attaches to the user's hand through the use of flexible adjustment straps. The base houses the electronic and/or computer cir... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6798343 | Mobile emergency response platform A mobile emergency response platform is based on an all-terrain vehicle of the type that can accommodate at least two persons and has the capability, without requiring in-field modification by an operator, of traversing multiple off-road surfaces that include, at mi... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6776298 | Front beam and tension rod arrangement for push back rack storage system A beam and tension rod arrangement is for use with a push back storage rack system. A front beam extends between two front vertical uprights across the loading position of one or more cart lanes. An interior structural cross support extends between two interior vert... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6761226 | Fire fighting apparatus A fire fighting apparatus comprising a container with two tanks therein, one holding a quantity of water and another holding a quantity of foaming agent, a pump operated by a gasoline engine, several hoses for directing a water/foam mixture at a fire and for refilli... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6719065 | Fire fighting apparatus with spray bar A fire fighting apparatus comprising a container with two tanks therein, one holding a quantity of water and another holding a quantity of foaming agent, a pump operated by a gasoline engine, several hoses for directing a water/foam mixture at a fire and for refilli... | 04/13/2004 |
| D488083 | Fluid meter register cover | 04/06/2004 |
| 6708571 | Temperature compensated rotary meter A temperature compensated fluid meter includes a temperature transducer with a bellows that expands and contracts. Movement of a rod attached to a movable end of the bellows is coupled to a transmission assembly which includes a cylinder and a cone that have a trans... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6669111 | Protector for thermally responsive member of sprinkler head A removable protector for protecting a thermally responsive member of a sprinkler head includes first and second shields each having protective surfaces. The protective surfaces are positioned to protect portions of the thermally responsive members that a... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6512216 | Microwave processing using highly microwave absorbing powdered material layers A method of heating an article with microwave energy is described in which a thin layer of highly microwave absorbent powdered material is provided around at least a portion of a container made of microwave transparent material. The article to be heated i... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6450550 | Tube fitting A fitting for retaining a cylindrical tube includes a fitting body having a hole extending through it. The hole includes a cylindrical main cavity located at one end of the body into which an end of the tubing can be inserted. A circular retaining shoulde... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6442769 | Mounting ring for water closet coupling A replaceable mounting ring is disclosed for use with a water closet coupling which is interposed between a water closet drain and a sewer pipe. The mounting ring fits on a channel in a flange near the inlet end of the water closet coupling. The mounting ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6435563 | Mounting ring for water closet coupling and method of installation A plastic mounting ring comprises two plastic arcuate members each having a flat upper profile, a flat lower profile and a predetermined thickness. Each plastic arcuate member has a lip extending radially inwardly with an inside diameter that allows it to... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6342195 | Method for synthesizing solids such as diamond and products produced thereby The present invention relates generally to methods for the synthesis of various solids such as diamonds, diamonds films, boron nitride and other similar materials. This invention specifically relates to utilizing novel sources of reaction species (e.g., i... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6293507 | Adjustable shelf hanging clip An adjustable, shelf hanging clip for hanging shelves on storage racks is constructed from at least two rectangular sections of material joined at an angle which can be about 90°. At least one of these rectangular sections has a pair of hook-shaped suppo... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6241422 | Method of constructing caissons for wave generators A set of caissons for use with wave generators for swimming pools has its vertical walls prefabricated out of stainless steel prior to installation. These vertical walls include a stainless steel end wall at each end of the caissons and a stainless steel ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6155606 | Mounting ring for water closet coupling and method of installation A replaceable mounting ring is disclosed for use with a water closet coupling which is interposed between a water closet drain and a sewer pipe. The mounting ring fits on a channel in a flange near the inlet end of the water closet coupling. The mounting ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6116562 | Portable magnifier stand The present version of the invention relates to the field of reading stands in general. This version of the invention discloses a portable stand that provides a magnifier for either writing or reading so that the user can engage in either activity and be ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6109916 | Orthodontic method and device Teeth within a patient's mouth are moved by an orthodontic method of treatment in which orthodontic appliances are installed at a desired time during the treatment on the teeth to be moved. Cortical bone adjacent the roots of the teeth to be moved is part... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6065352 | Turbine meter with a rotor having accuracy enhancing rotor blades A turbine meter used for measuring the volume of fluid flowing through a conduit includes an elongated housing having an upstream end and a downstream end and a rotor mounted within the housing. A plurality of turbine blades are mounted on the rotor at an... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6024112 | Automatic drain valve A drain valve removes liquid from a compressed air system whenever cycling pressure of the system reaches either a preselected high drain pressure or a preselected low drain pressure at an inlet port of the valve. An inlet face of a piston of an adjustabl... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5970791 | Rotary meter having flow conditioning chambers for pressure pulse reduction An improved rotary fluid meter is provided having expansion chambers for conditioning pressure pulses that may occur in the flow of fluids. The pressure pulses, which inhibit the meter's ability to accurately measure, may originate from within a metering ... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5866824 | Gas turbine meter A gas turbine meter includes a measuring cartridge which has a measuring rotor that rotates in one direction at a speed approximately proportional to the velocity of gas flowing through the meter and a reference rotor mounted downstream of the measuring r... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5005813 | Rapid action cam-lock clamp A rapid acting adjustable clamp includes a precision ground dovetail track which carries a cam actuated locking assembly along a bridge portion of the clamp to provide quick initial setup, secure workpiece retention, quick release, and highly repeatable s... | 04/09/1991 |
