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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5123545 | Stackable storage and dispensing rack for rectangular articles A stackable storage and dispensing rack for multiple articles such as computer tape cassettes which includes a plurality of side frames each being formed by a perimeter member of generally rectangular configuration, an intermediate structural member exten... | 06/23/1992 |
| 4881305 | Locking box clasp for jewelry An improved locking box clasp for use with jewelry comprising a generally rectangular box with a top opening, a side opening and front end openings, a clip member and a locking pin. The clip member inserts into the front end of the box, and contains a loc... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4874320 | Flexible light rail A light rail system for supporting light fixtures which is flexible so as to conform to curved and irregular surfaces. The light rail has two strips, fabricated from a single piece of conductive material, surrounded by upper and lower tracks of thermoplas... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4858378 | Landscaping system A modular landscaping system variable in size and configuration usable when making shrubbery and flower beds for masking ground surface surrounding bed plants, for permitting watering of the plants from a single location, and for enhancing the aesthetic c... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4853014 | Method and apparatus for cleaning conduits An apparatus and method for steam cleaning of conduit or exhausting of high velocity steam with minimum noise levels in which high velocity steam is expanded with the simultaneous introduction of a decelerating fluid such as water in the form of a fine di... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4844513 | Remotely operable quick connector for a coupling device This invention relates to a peripheral connector for a standard coupler, which permits the coupler to be remotely connectable and disconnectable. A male unit and a female unit of the invention enclose a male half and a female half of the coupler, respecti... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4838194 | Amphibious vehicle having an efficient water-borne operational mode An amphibious vehicle is disclosed which is adapted for alternative land and water modes of operation and in which both modes of operation are performed efficiently. The amphibious vehicle includes a vehicle body supported, during land-bound operation, by... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4828097 | Triple price setter for totalizer coin mechanism A coin control mechanism for use with a dispensing machine and containing a three-way adjustable price setter and a mechanical linkage to quickly change the coin control mechanism among any one of three preset prices, thus allowing for different price set... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4828023 | Mechanical latching device operated by dead weight and tension A mechanical latching device for repeatable latching and unlatching of downhole well tools is adapted for use in a mandrel interconnected with a tubing string of a well, the mandrel forming a downwardly directed internal shoulder. The latch mechanism inco... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4821394 | Method and apparatus for conversion of a standard automobile top to a detached roof and/or T-top model An apparatus and method for modifying the roof of an automobile so as to enable the automobile to be easily converted from a detached roof style to a T-top style is disclosed. The method involves the preparation and removal of a portion of the existing ve... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4813163 | Alignment fitting for attaching implements to a backhoe An alignment fitting for implements such as buckets and hammers, which are to be removably attached to a bachhoe. The invention includes a pair of cylindrical bosses, which are affixed to opposing apertures in mounting flanges on the implement. A cylindri... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4812118 | Placement apparatus for lingual and buccal brackets Apparatus for accurately placing orthodontic brackets on the lingual or labial surface of a model of a patient's maloccluded teeth in conjunction with an indirect bonding procedure or the like. A model support incorporates an immovable base forming a sphe... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4809401 | Drapery pole installation system A drapery pole installation system is provided having an elongated generally cylindrical drapery pole forming an elongated slot extending the length thereof. Intermediate support for the drapery pole is provided by one or more intermediate hangers adapted... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4808889 | Circuit for fluorescent light power supply in a borehole television probe A compact, low electrical noise power supply for fluorescent lights used in conjunction with a borehole television system. The outputs of first and second power sources are combined to initiate operation of the fluorescent light. After the operation of th... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4803831 | Attachment to a lawn trimmer An attachment for temporarily converting a flexible cord-type lawn trimmer to a lawn edger is disclosed. The attachment comprises a base plate for mounting to the housing of the lawn trimmer. The attachment includes an edge guide, a deflection shield, a b... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4803996 | Cardiovascular monitor A cardiovascular monitor having improved safety features and data transmission ability. Sensing devices placed on a patient's body, such as electrocardiogram electrodes and phonocardiogram microphones, are electrically isolated from the data recorder and ... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4800981 | Stabilized reference geophone system for use in downhole environment For seismic exploration, a method and apparatus are set forth wherein geophones, preferably arranged in XYZ relationship to one another fixedly within a hermetically sealed housing, are located in a deviated well. The position of the housing with respect ... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4801587 | Impotence ointment An ointment for relieving impotence. The ointment generally consists of a primary agent, a carrier, and a base, and is applied directly to the penis. The primary agent is a vasodilator selected from the group consisting of papaverine, hydralazine, sodium ... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4799378 | Piezoelectric viscometer A piezoelectric device is used to determine the viscosity of a fluid. A piezoelectric driver is resiliently attached to a base that is isolated from vibrations. A piezoelectric receiver and a probe are resiliently attached to the piezoelectric driver so t... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4797962 | Closed loop feedback air supply for air support beds A closed loop feedback-controlled air supply system for air support convalescent beds having groups of air sacs for supporting various body sections of a patient. The air supply system may be self-contained with its own air supply compressor or it may uti... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4797914 | Telephone display A telephone display which can be programmed from a remote site. A standard pay telephone is equipped with a modem, processor, and memory storage devices whereby it can receive a character string transmitted over telephone lines from a remote programming s... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4796289 | Multi-line network interface Customer telephone line test apparatus enabling a customer having multiple internal telephone lines to determine if telephone line problems are in service company lines or in customer lines. The test apparatus includes a multi-line, customer test type net... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4794723 | Floating bait bucket The present disclosure is directed to a floating bait bucket and more particularly includes a surrounding ring formed of a foamed plastic material of closed cell construction providing buoyancy. The ring encircles a central deck. The deck supports a recta... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4793534 | Modular back pack A modular back pack is disclosed comprising four components which are detachably connected for use individually or in various combinations. The components of the back pack distribute the load about the hip area of the user to lower the user's center of gr... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4793439 | Apparatus for climbing trees, poles and the like and being remotely controlled from ground elevation Apparatus for climbing trees, poles and other like objects includes a main frame having a hydraulically driven telescoping mast disposed in telescoping relation therewith. Upper and lower hydraulically energized gripping apparatus is provided respectively... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4792327 | Lipectomy cannula An improved lipectomy device, or cannula, is disclosed having inner and outer tubes. The outer tube has an elongated aspiration aperture, and the inner tube has a spiral slot. A mechanism inside the handle of the device causes the inner tube to rotate, cr... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4791081 | Supported fluorocarbonsulfonic acid polymers and an improved method for their preparation This invention discloses improved heterogeneous acid catalysts and a method for preparing these catalysts. A heterogeneous acid catalyst has been prepared by coating a carrier with an aqueous emulsion containing a fluorocarbonsulfonic acid polymer in the ... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4788708 | Universal headset tester A device for testing performance of telephone headsets. The device performs reception, transmission, reception distortion, transmission distortion, reception limiting, and current consumption testing, as well as allowing these same tests with reverse pola... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4785957 | Collapsible shipping container A collapsible shipping container having a base structure provided with upstanding wall catches capable of being received in structurally interfitting relation within respective pockets defined within side walls thereof. A cover structure is provided with ... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4786322 | Magnesium and calcium composite A product and method of manufacture are set forth. The product is used in desulfurizing steel. Magnesium is in its molten state, and with vigorous stirring, a reactant, such as CaC2 is added. A relatively brittle material is obtained upon cooli... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4779642 | Back pressure regulator and valve system A back pressure regulator system is set forth. In the preferred embodiment, a pressure to be regulated is input to a pressure transducer. The transducer forms a signal indicative of pressure applied through a regulator system which forms an output driving... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4779465 | Method and apparatus for training horn players The present apparatus in the preferred and illustrated embodiment comprises first and second rings which are respectively affixed to the mouthpiece and mouth pipe. As force is increased by the musician in holding the mouthpiece against his lips, such forc... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4777774 | Building construction utilizing plastic components In a building system, extruded plastic panel components are joined together to form a building structure. External and internal connectors adhesively join the panel components together to form a completed structure. The panel components are internally rib... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4776138 | Buried vault for underground optical fiber systems A buried vault for telecommunication equipment is disclosed. It is adapted to connect with telecommunication conduits, especially optical fiber conduits enclosing optical fibers. The vault encloses laser light generating devices for providing signals and ... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4777567 | Optical inspection apparatus The optical inspection apparatus consists of an explosion-proof light projector and a viewing periscope. In one embodiment, an external power source connects to an explosion-proof housing protectively enclosing a lamp. In another embodiment, the lamp, bat... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4775365 | Lipectomy cannula An improved lipectomy device, or cannula, is disclosed having inner and outer tubes. The outer tube has an elongated aspiration aperture, and the inner tube has a spiral slot. A mechanism inside the handle of the device causes the inner tube to rotate, cr... | 10/04/1988 |
| 4772991 | Lamp construction In a lamp, a construction is set forth including a low voltage power source including an adjustable supply to a transformer in a base wherein the transformer is connected with a pair of coextensive arms. The arms are preferably made of metal and are the c... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4773015 | Method and apparatus for onboard monitoring of aircraft takeoff An aircraft takeoff monitor having distance traveled sensors for measuring the distance traveled after the initiation of the takeoff roll. These sensors are interfaced with an onboard computer to provide the computer with information on the actual distanc... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4758792 | Method for utilizing a spherical dipole probe for detecting faults in high voltage transmission line insulators A method is provided for utilizing a nonintrusive, noncontacting electric field sensing device to detect faults in high voltage transmission line insulators. The electric field surrounding an unfaulted insulator is mapped using a spherical dipole to obtai... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4757832 | Self-supporting outdoor sleeping system An outdoor sleeping system is provided incorporating a ground cover sheet to which is attached a tent cover in the form of a body section and a head section which are releasably interconnected by a slide fastener or other suitable connector. The tent cove... | 07/19/1988 |
