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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6572515 | Dumbbell and barbell stabilizer-isolator device A stabilizer-isolator device for a weightlifting bar, in which the stabilizer-isolator device is capable of stabilizing and isolating exercised muscles with less stress on the tendons. The stabilizer-isolator device generally includes a pair of brace bars... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6540016 | Method of forming heat exchanger tube ports and manifold therefor A heat exchanger manifold (10) and method of forming a tube port (50) on the manifold (10). The manifold (10) comprises first and second walls (12,14) that define an internal passage (18) and an outer cross-sectional shape of the manifold (10). The first ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6533292 | Pull-to-close collet chuck A pull-to-close collet chuck for use with lathes equipped with servo-type bar loaders. The chuck is configured to be coupled to a lathe drawtube and translates linear movement of the drawtube to a work-gripping action to a collet. The chuck generally incl... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6520386 | Overfill safety spout for fluid container A spout for a liquid container, such as a gasoline container, as well as a container equipped with the spout. The spout comprises a fluid passage and a vent passage fluidically parallel with the fluid passage. The fluid passage has an inlet, an outlet, an... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6477901 | Micromachined fluidic apparatus Micromachine fluidic apparatus incorporates a free-standing tube section and electrodes to actuate or control the movement of the tube section, or to sense the movement of the tube section, or both. Electronic circuitry, which may be disposed on the same ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6446713 | Heat exchanger manifold A heat exchanger manifold comprising tank and header members secured together, each of the tank and header members having an interior surface facing the interior of the manifold. The header member comprises at least one raised surface feature on its inter... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6434824 | Process for making a fluid-tight connection between a tube and a plate-shaped part A process for making a fluid-tight connection between a tube and a plate-shaped member. The process entails inserting one end of a tube into a correspondingly-sized hole in a plate-shaped member so that the tube end contacts the plate-shaped member and ex... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6422560 | Picture puzzle A three-dimensional puzzle cube that offers multiple solutions, each presenting multiple composite images. The composite images are assembled by appropriately arranging individual blocks of the puzzle cube. The blocks are not interconnected, but free to b... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6416519 | Surgical extraction device An extraction device comprising a sheath, distal legs that project from the sheath, and actuating means for retracting the legs into the sheath and deploying the distal legs from the sheath. The distal legs are formed to have a parabolic curved shape, suc... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6382750 | Method of opening a cabinet door and hardware therefor A cabinet hardware configured for attachment to the lower end of a cabinet door, including conventional sliding and hinged doors. The hardware projects from the edge of the door to be readily accessible with the foot of a person wishing to open the door, ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6357550 | Elevated accommodation assembly An accommodation assembly for use as a temporary studio in outside broadcasting comprises a plurality of support legs (2) erectable to upstand from ground level, structural elements (7 to 9) erectable into an accommodation structure (6), and means, such a... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6359232 | Electrical insulating material and stator bar formed therewith Resin-impregnated sheet materials, such as fabrics, films, paper and tapes, for forming electrical insulation that exhibits significantly improved voltage endurance performance. The present invention finds particular use as groundwall insulation for high ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6357190 | Wall bracing method and system therefor A wall bracing system that uses a beam capable of bending to conform to a partially-buckled masonry wall that has buckled inward from external forces, such as hydrostatic pressures to which basement walls are typically exposed. The bracing beam is suffici... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6338216 | Interlocking crossbar easel An improved artist and display easel that is secured from the top by use of a crossbar that interlocks with the easel to firmly hold a standard canvas or display up to twenty-four inches in height. The easel is preferably made of a flexible material so th... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6317966 | Apparatus for installing a baffle in a tubular member A method and tool for installing a baffle in a tubular member, such as a heat exchanger manifold. The method and tool are adapted to use a baffle having a closed base that acts to obstruct the flow of a fluid within the tubular member, and further having ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6308641 | Stowable reading tray A wall-mounted stowable reading tray assembly (10) suitable for placement in a bathroom or any other confined space. The tray assembly (10) has a tray (12) configured to require minimal room and wall space when stowed, yet provides ample surface area for ... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6289980 | Baffle for heat exchanger manifold A heat exchanger baffle and method by which the internal passage of a heat exchanger member is divided into two separate flow regions. The baffle includes first and second members having planar portions that define edges of the first and second members. T... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6254843 | Process for the reclamation of calcium sulfite produced by a calcium-based FGD system A method of producing calcium sulfate with a flue gas scrubbing facility having a gas-liquid contactor that uses a calcium-based slurry to absorb sulfur dioxide from a flue gas containing acidic gases, wherein a byproduct containing calcium sulfite precip... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6221325 | Process for controlling ammonia slip in the reduction of sulfur dioxide emission A wet flue gas desulfurization process for removing sulfur dioxide from flue gases. The process utilizes an ammonium sulfate scrubbing solution containing free dissolved ammonia as the reagent for the desulfurization process to produce ammonium sulfate as... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6187278 | Process for controlling ammonia slip in the reduction of sulfur dioxide emission A process is provided for removing sulfur dioxide out of gases by feeding the gases into a scrubber, where they are counter-currently contacted with a descending solution containing ammonium hydroxide and ammonium sulfate so that the sulfur dioxide is sor... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6167619 | Method for assembling a heat exchanger A method of assembling a heat exchanger unit (12) that involves an expansion technique for securing a heat exchanger tube (18) to a number of fins (24) without physical intrusion into the tube passage. The method includes forming the tube (18) to have sub... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6164107 | Radius crimping tool A crimping tool capable of forming a uniform series of deformations or crimps on a workpiece, such that at least a portion of the workpiece can be modified to acquire an arcuate shape with a predetermined radius. The crimping tool includes a pair of arms ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6158062 | Pool decking system An aboveground pool decking system that entails a platform that mounts to and over the conventional top rail of an aboveground pool, creating a smooth, level and gap-free transition from the deck to the edge of the pool. The platform includes an extension... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6158588 | Gift package A gift product package that allows a gift giver to easily order and have delivered a personalized gift. The package is adapted for delivery such as by courier, and presents the gift and special effects in a lively and potentially personalized manner. The ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6154960 | Enhancements to a heat exchanger manifold block for improving the brazeability thereof A method for enhancing the brazeability of a heat exchanger manifold block (110) by promoting the braze metal flow in and around the manifold block (110) during brazing within a braze furnace. The invention is particularly directed to enhancing a brazemen... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6155340 | Heat exchanger A heat exchanger comprises a plurality of flat tubes for heat exchange between a first fluid flowing inside the tubes and a second fluid flowing outside the tubes. A pair of hollow headers is connected to the ends of the flat tubes. An inlet and outlet ar... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6153025 | High corrosion resistant aluminum alloy containing titanium A corrosion-resistant and high tensile strength aluminum-based alloy consisting of, by weight, about 0.06-0.25% iron, 0.05-0.15% silicon, 0.03-0.08% manganese, 0.10-0.18% titanium, 0.10-0.18% chromium, up to 0.50% copper, up to 0.70% zinc, up to 0.02% inc... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6152257 | Audio speaker A high-fidelity (hi-fi) stereo speaker (110) having a three-sided pyramidal-like cabinet (112) with pyramid-like reflectors (118, 120) that reflect sound through openings (124, 126) in three sidewalls (122A, 122B) of the cabinet (112). The speaker (110) i... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6152308 | Mobile classifier for aggregates A trailer mounts a first unit having an aggregate classifier and a pair of cyclones for pivotal movement between a generally horizontal storage position on the trailer and a generally vertical upright operational position on the trailer. A second unit hav... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6123143 | Heat exchanger combination mounting bracket and inlet/outlet block with locking sleeve An automotive heat exchanger that includes a manifold (12) and a mounting block (10) attached to the manifold (12) and over an opening (30) in the wall of the manifold (12). The mounting block (10) has a flange portion (16) with a surface (18) that engage... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6082447 | Heat exchanger member and baffle installation method therefor A heat exchanger member (12) having an internal passage in which a baffle assembly (14) is received to define at least two separate flow regions within the passage. The baffle assembly (14) includes a pair of baffles (18, 26), a first (18) of which having... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6070789 | Method for soldering aluminum and soldering rod therefor A method for repairing and joining aluminum alloy articles and structures, such as heat exchangers for use in automotive applications. The method utilizes a flux-coated soldering rod (10) that is used to deliver a solder alloy (12) and a flux compound to ... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6056881 | Bilge water cleaning device A bilge water filtration system for removing petroleum-based liquid contaminants from the bilge water as it is being pumped from the bilge to a bilge water discharge outlet in the hull of a marine vessel, such as a boat or yacht. The filtration system emp... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5939988 | Child proximity monitor and alarm A child monitoring system that includes a first unit (10) that is worn or is otherwise attached to a child, and a monitoring unit (12) intended to be possessed by a parent or guardian responsible for the child. The monitoring system serves to monitor the ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5895076 | Hose coupling shroud A hose coupling shroud for enclosing and securing coupled ends of a pair of hoses, particular those of the type used to convey an abrasive media under high pressure. The shroud has tapered portions at oppositely-disposed ends thereof, openings at the oppo... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5878496 | Method of manufacturing a component A process for manufacturing a component on which in-service stresses are imposed by in-service loading conditions. The process generally entails fabricating the component such that residual stresses are induced in the component that substantially offset o... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5863053 | Separable mechanic's creeper A mechanic's creeper composed of two separable sections. One of the sections is configured to be used as a seat, but is otherwise coupled with the other section to form the creeper. The separable sections are coupled in a manner that enables the sections ... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5851320 | Wear-resistant aluminum alloy and compressor piston formed therefrom An improved aluminum alloy containing specific additions of silicon and copper to improve wear resistance and improve solutionizing of the alloying constituents, and a process for forming a wear-resistant component from the alloy. The improved aluminum al... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5842290 | Step-in shoe covers A shoe cover (10) characterized by being removable and replaceable without requiring the use of the wearer's hands. The shoe cover (10) generally includes a sole (16) having a heel portion (18) and a toe portion (20), one or more members (30) for elastica... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5820061 | Attachment for reel-to-reel film make-up bench An attachment for a reel-to-reel film make-up bench is disclosed which is mounted to one end of the bench and provides a horizontal rotatable platter upon which film may be coiled and uncoiled. The attachment is controlled by a foot pedal which drives an ... | 10/13/1998 |
