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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6193366 | Apparatus for recording a gradient image on transparent media An improved apparatus for recording a gradient image on transparent media. The apparatus has at least one solid phase change ink and a solid null image element. A printing head melts the solid phase change ink to form a molten phase change ink and melts t... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6100021 | Sensitization of silver halide Provided is an improved sensitization method for photographic element. The photographic element comprises a support with at least one hydrophilic colloid layer coated thereon. The hydrophilic colloid layer comprises silver halide grains which are chemical... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6099956 | Recording medium Described is a recording medium which is specifically advantageous for use with phase change ink recording. The media comprises a support with a receptive layer coated thereon. The receptive layer comprises 2.5-48.5%, by weight, a water soluble polymer; 0... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6088960 | Christmas tree safety device Described and claimed is a safety device for determining and reporting an amount of water in a reservoir of a potted plant. The safety device comprises a probe in the reservoir. The probe comprises a low water detector capable of providing a first electri... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6086700 | Transparent media for phase change ink printing An improved transparent media for ink printing is described. The media is a phase change ink recording media comprising: a polyethylene terephthalate support; a 1-15 mg/dm2 lower receptor layer coated on the support wherein the lower receptor l... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6044775 | Portable bench A folding bench for supporting objects is described. The folding bench comprises a platform with two legs attached to the platform. Each leg comprises a cross member comprising a locating pin and a pin receiver. A first support is attached to the cross me... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6010299 | Lifting and positioning device A device for lifting and positioning building materials at different heights and angles. For example, positioning a sheet of drywall or plywood to be fastened to a ceiling or wall, or subsequently a container of materials such as drywall joint compound fo... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5975179 | Tire stitching apparatus The present invention describes an improved pressing roller for a tire building machine. The roller comprises a cylindrical sleeve with each end attached to a housing. Inside the sleeve, and between the housings is a spring biased to separate the housings... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5932740 | Thioheterocyclic near-infrared dyes Disclosed is a novel near-infrared absorbing dye of formula: ##STR1## wherein X1, X2 independently represents --CR8 R9 --, --S--, --Se--, --NR10 --, --CH.dbd.CH-- or --O--; n is an integer of 2 or 3; ... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5904351 | Method and apparatus for desensitizing print media on a print drum to the effects of debris contamination and air turbulence The present invention discribes a rotatable print drum apparatus for supporting thereon a printable medium having leading and trailing edges. The print drum comprises a relieved support surface for supporting the print medium wherein the relieved surface ... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5807668 | Hardening of hydrophilic colloids An improved method for increaseing the hardening in a photographic element is described. The hardener is an imidazolium compound of formula: ##STR1## and the imidazolium is used in conjunction with a hardening accelerator defined by: ##STR2## ... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5803736 | Dental cast post for direct intraoral patterns An improved dental post is provided in an apparatus for forming a pattern of an apical canal comprising: an elongated apical shaft; a transfer head axially attached to one end of the apical shaft; and a thermoplastic encasing the apical shaft.... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5777127 | Thioheterocyclic near-infrared dyes Disclosed is a novel near-infrared absorbing dye of formula: ##STR1## wherein X1, x2 independently represents --CR8 R9 --, --S--, --Se--, --NR10 --, --CH.dbd.CH-- or --O--; n is an integer of 2 or 3; ... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5756226 | Transparent media for phase change ink printing An improved transparent media for ink printing is described. The media is a phase change ink recording media comprising: a polyethylene terephthalate support; a 1-15 mg/dm2 receptor layer coated on the support wherein the receptor layer compris... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5754209 | Printing method for producing gradient images The present invention describes an apparatus for recording a gradient image on transparent media comprising: at least one solid phase change ink; a solid null image element; a heating system capable of melting the solid phase change ink to form a molten p... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5753360 | Medium for phase change ink printing A recording media for phase change ink recording comprising: a support; 1-30 mg/dm2 of a receptive layer coated on the support wherein the receptive layer comprises: a binder comprising: a water soluble polymer; and a water insoluble polymer; w... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5746943 | X-ray intensifying screen based on barium hafnium zirconium phosphate A novel X-ray intensifying screen is detailed comprising BaHf1-x Zrx (PO4)2 wherein x is 0.0 to 1.0. Further detailed is a radiographic recording element employing the same screen. This novel X-ray intensifying screen ... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5707794 | Spectral sensitization of silver halide photographic elements Improved spectral sensitization with a synergistic combination of dyes is described. The two dyes include a first sensitizing dye is represented by Formula 1. ##STR1## and a second dye represented by Formula 2. ##STR2## The substituents of ... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5634212 | Double bag mitten for extreme cold temperatures A mitten for maintaining hand warmth in extreme temperature is described as well as a method for manufacturing the mitten without the necessity for molding. The mitten comprises a hand shaped upper outer shell comprising a cuff region and a finger region ... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5620749 | Coating substrate with crosslinked conductive polymer A process for forming a conductive substrate comprises coating onto a polyethylene terephthalate substrate an aqueous coating solution containing a conductive crosslinkable polymer with charge carrying groups such as sulfonic acid, sulfuric acid ester or ... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5611960 | Process of preparing tantalate X-ray intensifying phosphors with decreased delayed fluorescence The delayed fluorescence observable with tantalate phosphors is decreased by the use of a flux composition consisting essentially of 2-95% by weight KCl, 5-98% by weight of at least one lithium salt chosen from a group consisting of LiCl and Li2 | 03/18/1997 |
| 5601971 | Hardening of hydrophilic colloids with imidazolium and triazine combinations An improved method of hardening a hydrophilic colloid is detailed. The hardening results in a stronger matrix and less water pickup. These and other advantages are obtained by hardening with a combination of at least one hardener chosen from Formula I eit... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5591863 | Imidazolium hardeners for hydrophilic colloids This invention is related to improved hardeners for proteinaceous materials. More specifically this invention is related to improved imidazolium hardeners for crosslinking a proteinaceous material for use in a photographic film. The improved hardeners are... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5590796 | Multiple configuration produce stand An improved stand for displaying merchandise is provided in a rack for displaying merchandise comprising; a bottom frame comprising; a front member; a pair of side members; a display frame pivotally attached to the bottom frame wherein the display frame c... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5587482 | Zeromethine merocyanine dyes useful as spectral sensitizers in photographic elements The present invention is directed to a dye suitable for spectral sensitization of a photographic element. Specifically, the dye is a compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R1, R2, R3, and R4 each ... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5576443 | Thioheterocyclic near-infrared absorbing dyes Disclosed is a novel near-infrared absorbing dye of formula: ##STR1## wherein X1, X2 independently represents --CR8 R9 --, --S--, --Se--, --NR10 --, --CH.dbd.CH-- or --O--; n is an integer of 2 or 3; ... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5570675 | Take-down archery bow A improved take-down archery bow is detailed which is easily taken apart, does not require excessive tools, and has the advantage of being useful in existing bows. These and other advantages are provided in a take-down archery bow comprising: a first elon... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5554447 | Antistatic coating composition in a conductive substrate and process of manufacture A conductive substrate for use in a photographic element comprises a polyethylene terephthalate support coated with 0.01-10 g/m2 of a conductive layer having a low surface energy during coating and a high surface energy after coating which is t... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5509156 | Foot blanket A blanket for use at the foot of the bed is described. The inventive blanket encases the foot end of the bed and allows the occupant of the bed to place their feet under the bed or on top of the bed. A particularly preferred embodiment comprises a matchin... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5503298 | Bagel dispenser An apparatus for dispensing a bagel is provided which is aesthetically pleasing, sanitary and requires a minimal amount of area. Specifically described is a dispenser comprising: a base comprising a front, a top, a right side and a left side and a pair of... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5465527 | Landscaping border A landscaping border is provided which is attractive, safe for animals and children to play around and less susceptible to biological growth. Provided is a landscaping border comprising: a tubular polyethylene mesh with a mesh size of at least about 0.25 ... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5344033 | Produce stand An adjustable display rack is detailed which provides several advantages including ease of operation and stability. The adjustable display rack comprises a bottom frame, a bin pivotally mounted to the bottom frame, an adjustable support member connecting ... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5310294 | Wire-puller apparatus An improved apparatus for pulling a wire through a pre-drilled hole is detailed. The apparatus comprises a pair of opposing arms which reversibly grasp the wire. The opposing arms are attachable to a rod which is capable of mating with a rod or drill bit.... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5197883 | Sound-coded reading A sound-coded system for teaching beginning reading using four sound descriptors which allows one letter or digraph to represent each sound without altering the traditional orthography, or correct American English spelling, of the original words. The soun... | 03/30/1993 |
