Did You Know...
...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167340 | Drill stem tubular connection with internal stiffener ring A threaded pipe coupling is shown for a drill pipe used in horizontal boring operations utilizing a special form of a threaded connection with an internal stiffener ring which eliminates the need for hot forging operations. The pipe coupling is used for joining an u... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163036 | Nanophase Mn(VII) oxide (NM70) and nanophase Mn(III) oxide (NM30) incorporated nonwovens NM7O and NM3O coated clay are embedded into a fabric matrix to produce a protective fabric. A NM7O blended garment can be manufactured for the purpose of containing malodors. The destruction of chemical warfare agents can also be accomplished by incorporating these ... | 04/24/2012 |
| D657669 | Spill resistant cup insert | 04/17/2012 |
| 8147703 | Method for processing sludge The invention relates to a method for processing sludge, comprising the addition of a lime-based basic agent to a sludge having a first pH value in order to raise the pH to a second value higher than the first one, adding at least one anionic organic flocculating ag... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8146984 | Protective vehicle cover A protective vehicle cover is shown for protecting an outer surface of a vehicle from hail and other falling objects. The cover includes a flexible blanket having a front side, a back side and a thickness therebetween. The blanket is made up of an outer fabric cover... | 04/03/2012 |
| D656747 | Wall valet | 04/03/2012 |
| 8141658 | Tilted drive sub A tilted drive sub is disclosed with a center line of the internal diameter (ID) offset at an angle from the center line of the outer diameter (OD) starting at a point near to a top end of the tilted drive sub. This results in the ID being at an angle to the OD, wit... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8136846 | Cylindrical tapered thread form for tubular connections A thread form is shown which is used to make a threaded connection between two tubular members and which is capable of being screwed together and subsequently unscrewed. A pin member is provided having external threads with stab flanks and load flanks and flat crest... | 03/20/2012 |
| D655742 | Auxiliary clip-on for eyeglasses | 03/13/2012 |
| 8100836 | Augmented RIC model of respiratory systems The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method analyzing the respiratory characteristics of a human respiratory system from impulse oscillometry data, through the use of a linear network of electrical components. The present invention offers an i... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8100546 | Rotating fiber optic sculpture A sculpted decorative object, such as a Christmas tree, is shown which has a motor driven vertical drive shaft and three rotating sections. Rotation of the vertical drive shaft and an associated drive gear causes relative rotation of a driven gear and, in turn, a re... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097058 | Nozzle assembly for separating hydrocarbon emulsions and methods of separating hydrocarbon emulsions A nozzle assembly and related methods for separating hydrocarbon emulsions in a fluid is provided. The nozzle assembly comprises an impingement plate into which hydrocarbon emulsions are ejected causing large emulsion particles in the fluid to be broken apart upon i... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8084662 | Method for degrading chemical warfare agents using Mn(VII) oxide with-and-without solid support The invention provides a novel method of detoxifying highly toxic chemicals, and treating surfaces contaminated, or potentially contaminated, with toxic chemical agents such as chemical warfare agents and/or industrial toxins. The methods utilizes a novel sorbent co... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8074996 | Plastic pipe sealing gasket and process for belling plastic pipe An sealing gasket is shown for use in forming joints of plastic pipe. The gasket has a bulbous region which is bisected by a planar region which forms a pair of oppositely extending wing-like flaps. These features of the gasket allow it to be more reliably seated on... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8056334 | Energy recovery method for plastic pipe manufacturing systems An energy recovery system for a pipe manufacturing process is shown. A compression or injection molding operation is used to form a sealing gasket which is used in the subsequent pipe manufacturing operation. A Stirling engine cycle is used to recover heat during th... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056182 | Heating system for a portable carpet extractor A portable extractor apparatus is shown which includes a wheel mounted base having a solution tank for dispensing and recovering cleaning solution. A cleaning wand is connected to the solution tank and has a head which contacts the surface to the cleaned for dispens... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8048217 | Powdery composition based on a calco-magnesian compound The invention relates to a powder composition based on a calcium/magnésium compound having formula (I), xCaA.(1−x)[yMgA+(1−y)MgO], in which A is a group ═(OH)2 or ═CO3 and x and y are mole fractions where 0 | 11/01/2011 |
| 8034147 | Complete plant growth medium A naturally occurring zeolite is coated with a special nanophase Fe oxide, thereby forming a nanophase Fe oxide coated zeolite. The composition thus formed can be used for a variety of horticultural and floricultural end applications. When the nanophase Fe oxide coa... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8033754 | Method of installing pre-insulated piping An installation technique is shown for use with a pre-insulated steam piping system having an inner steel carrier pipe surrounded by a layer of foam insulation and then by an outer protective jacket. An expansion loop is used to create an artificial low point in the... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8028872 | Utility pocket with magnetic closure A utility pocket is shown for use with a tool pouch or bag, or with such items as a brief case, soft sided cooler, or a backpack. The utility pocket has a clam shell shaped outer member which is biased toward an associated sidewall panel by means of elastic webbing.... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8028410 | Gas turbine regenerator apparatus and method of manufacture A regenerator core for use in a gas turbine regenerator has integral manifold openings formed in the tube plates used to make up the core and has special reinforcing elements which provide high pressure containment in critical portions of the plate-and-fin heat exch... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8002002 | Oil filter drain tool A fluid filter draining device is shown for draining fluid from a fluid container, such as an oil filter, in a controlled manner. An engagement ring is frictionally engaged on the outer sidewalls of a fluid filter. The engagement ring carries a threaded screw with a... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7998269 | Cement blend A cement includes a cement mixture and a permeable, micro-cluster silica material present in an amount from about 10 percent to about 30 percent by weight of the cement mixture. The cement blend may be used in casing a borehole when appropriate fluid loss agents are... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7971623 | Adjustable garage door window frame and method of installation A window frame assembly for installation within a garage door having front and rear exposed surfaces and one or more window openings. The assembly includes front and rear window frame members of injection molded plastic which are installed within the door opening on... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7960978 | Method for providing leak detection in pre-insulated piping A method is shown for providing status detection, in particular leak detection, in a pre-insulated pipeline for the transportation of media, in particular, steam or hot water. The pipeline has an inner medium-carrying pipe, a surrounding heat-insulating layer of bon... | 06/14/2011 |
| RE42419 | String instrument chinrest pad system A chinrest pad system designed to hold a standard chinrest used with a string instrument that minimizes dampening of vibration and prevents damage caused by the metal components touching the edges of the instrument. The system includes pads located under the support... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7461848 | Snap in place gasket for sealing plastic pipelines and method of installation A pipe sealing gasket is shown which is designed to be received within a groove provided within a belled, socket end of a plastic pipe. The groove in the plastic pipe is preformed during manufacture and the gasket is installed thereafter. The gasket nominal diameter... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7442575 | Method of manufacturing semiconductor nanowires A method is shown for manufacturing silicon semiconductor nanowires on graphite cloth conducting substrates. The nanowires are grown on the substrate by first depositing a thin gold film on the graphite cloth using RF sputtering. The substrate structure is then expo... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7442118 | Apparatus designed for the fileting of fish An apparatus and method are shown for fileting fish. The apparatus includes a retaining pan and a pair of support elements capable of spanning the width of the pan interior by attachment to the opposing outer edges of the pan. The support elements have retaining ele... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441319 | Snap fit sealing gasket with precisely located internal retainer ring for triangular pipe grooves A pipe sealing gasket is shown which is designed to be received within a groove provided within the belled, socket end of a plastic pipe. The sealing gasket has a body formed of resilient material and has a retainer ring embedded therein which circumscribes the gask... | 10/28/2008 |
| D579155 | Bridle bit for a horse | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435423 | Wound treatment medium and method of packaging and use A sterile wound treatment kit includes a plastic container pouch with a sealed outer periphery which forms a sterile interior region which isolates the pouch interior from a surrounding environment. A drug absorbing medium is located within the pouch interior and in... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7418979 | Method and apparatus for preventing foam disbondment The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for preventing disbondment in an insulated piping system that is used for conveying high temperature fluids. More specifically, an external slip wrap is shown, capable of surrounding the outer protec... | 09/02/2008 |
| D574934 | Pipe gasket | 08/12/2008 |
| 7410174 | Restraining mechanical joint gasket for ductile iron pipe A restraining gasket for both sealing and preventing separation of a pipe joint used to join a bell end of a female ductile iron pipe to the male end of a mating ductile iron pipe. The gasket has a body formed from a compressible elastomeric material having a harden... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404872 | PVC seismic coupling and method of installation A seismic coupling is provided for coupling a first longitudinal section of plain end plastic pipe to a second longitudinal section of plastic pipe. The coupling is provided in two halves with a left half being initially installed on the plain end of the first secti... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7401821 | Hollowed, deformable, raised face bolt-ring A bolt-ring pipe connector system for connecting stub end pipe particularly thermoplastic pipe is shown. The bolt-ring has an outer vertical rim portion, an inner vertical rim portion and an interconnecting web portion provided with spaced bolt holes. The top side o... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401652 | Multi-perf fracturing process A method is shown for fracturing a subterranean formation from a deviated well bore. A plurality of spaced fracture initiation points are created in the well bore. Hydraulic pressure is applied to all of the sets of perforations at the fracture initiation points to ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7392989 | Connector gasket for concrete structures A manhole assembly for a manhole having generally cylindrical sidewalls defined between an outside surface and an inside surface separated by a wall thickness and having a wall opening communicating the outside and inside sidewall surfaces of the manhole for inserti... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7389786 | Ultrasonic and sonic odorization systems A system is shown for injecting a chemical, such as an odorant, from a chemical supply into a fluid containing system such as a natural gas pipeline or an LPG pipeline. A tank of odorant is maintained under a positive pressure which exceeds that of the pipeline. An ... | 06/24/2008 |
