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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6429868 | Method and computer program for displaying quantitative data A method and computer program for simultaneously displaying very large sets of quantitative data. The method and computer program permit the display of quantitative data without first standardizing the data. The method and computer program also permit an ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6405672 | System and a method for monitoring the physical condition of a herd of livestock In a system and a method for monitoring the physical condition of a herd of livestock, errors between values predicted in accordance with a time-series model and corresponding measured values are used for determining a confidence interval for a prediction... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6389368 | Basketball goal sensor for detecting shots attempted and made A basketball score-keeping apparatus (10) for detecting and tracking shooting statistics of a player shooting a basketball (12) at a basketball goal (14) that detects a first location at which the basketball (12) crosses a generally horizontal detection p... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6363585 | Cord-locking device and a milking unit removal device comprising such a cord-locking device A cord-locking device for releasably gripping a cord (4), which preferably may be used in a milking machine as a safety coupling. The cord comprises a grip member (12) arranged to receive the cord (4) and to hold releasably by a holding member (13). The g... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6360681 | Method for applying liquid nonaberrant NH3 in deep bands for agricultural crops using a process of direct high pressure injection A method of applying liquid anhydrous ammonia to soil is disclosed as including the step of pressurizing anhydrous ammonia received from a source. The pressurized anhydrous ammonia is conducted to a plurality of terminal outlets, wherein each of the outle... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6360842 | In-wall speaker mounting apparatus An in-wall speaker mounting apparatus adapted to attach to adjacent studs in a wall is provided. Such stud attachment permits the weight of the apparatus as well as any speakers attached to the apparatus to be supported by the studs and not the wall in wh... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6359791 | High density telecommunications enclosure and mounting assembly A telecommunications equipment mounting assembly is provided including a plate (12) presenting a plurality of separate, spaced apart mounting zones (24), together with generally U-shaped brackets (14) respectively secured to the plate (12) adjacent corres... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6354170 | Composite remote valve control A remote control assembly (10) for controlling a valve or similar equipment is provided which includes a case (12) having an internal, pivotal lever (14) presenting first and second alternately usable spaced apart lever couplers (126, 130, 128, 132), toge... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6354053 | Structural joint for slabs in moldable material The joint includes at least two profile elements having such a shape as to enable mutual engagement thereof as a male part and at least a female part, each being integral with one of the edges of two adjacent slabs. One edge of the slab is provided with a... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6354397 | Attachment fixture for the front panel and grill of a speaker assembly An audio speaker (10, 76) has a housing (12, 78) with a front panel (14, 80) secured thereto, and with a grille (18) removably mounted to the front panel (14, 80). A series of combined connection assemblies (20, 84) serve to connect both the panel (14, 80... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6353748 | Digital wireless local loop fax/data interface A preferred fax/data interface apparatus (10) enables the use of a conventional analog fax machine (20) on a wireless local loop (WLL) (12). The wireless local loop (12) includes a WLL terminal (14) having a telephone line (16) connected to the analog tel... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6352306 | Stadium seat A stadium seat for semi-permanent attachment to a stadium bench, the seat having a frame with a back and a seat portion, the back portion being connected to the stadium seat by a clamp secured to the stadium seat and the stadium bench by a bolt. The seat ... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6352407 | Blade assembly for fan apparatus A single-blade fan apparatus includes a blade assembly having a hub presenting a longitudinal aperture adapted for receipt on the fan apparatus, a single blade protruding radially from the hub in a first direction, and a counterweight body protruding radi... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6349890 | Flaker mill having high efficiency drive The material processing mill includes a pair of rolls that each preferably have a smooth outer surface, such that material particles passing through the nip defined between the rolls are formed into flakes. One of the rolls is shiftable relative to the ot... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6349485 | Apparatus for cooling and conditioning of grain A high capacity grain aeration apparatus (10) is provided which includes opposed, upright, tubular, ported inlet and outlet ducts (24,26) positioned within a grain bin (12) and having inlet and outlet fans (28, 30) adjacent the upper ends of the ducts (24... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6349451 | Universal tool handle configured for various extension pole connectors A paint roller assembly is disclosed as including a handle that is configured for use with a variety of extension poles, each requiring a different type of connection with the handle. The handle includes a pole connector socket extending inwardly from one... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6349727 | Penile clamp for inhibiting incontinence A penile clamp for inhibiting male incontinence is provided as a single, unitary, synthetic resin body having a pair of jaw-like arms, a bridge interconnecting the arms and biasing them to a penis clamping position, and a pair of ears. The ears may be pin... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6349107 | Method of magnetically-controllable, electroslag melting of titanium and titanium-based alloys, and apparatus for carrying out same A method of magnetically-controllable, electroslag melting of titanium and titanium-based alloys is provided that includes the effect of an external radial magnetic field on the metallurgical melt. The field forms at least two adjoining melting layers whi... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6347684 | Mobile hunter's stand A mobile tower (10) designed for use as a hunting stand is provided and includes a wheeled mobile carriage (12) permanently affixed to and supporting a platform assembly (14). The platform assembly (14) includes a base (32) equipped with oblique earth-pen... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6345179 | Combined marine entertainment system and depth sounder A combined marine entertainment system and depth sounder (10) that more efficiently utilizes limited marine instrument panel space, that is more convenient and simple to operate, and that shares certain components and, therefore, is less expensive to manu... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6343711 | Medicament dispensing cell A medicament dispensing cell (12) is provided which is used in large, automated dispensing machines (10) to provide rapid and accurate dispensing of medicament dosage forms such as tablets (124), capsules, or pills. The cell (12) includes a housing (20) f... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6343619 | Two piece shower faucet gauge A two part faucet gauge (20), having a gauge strip (22) with strip indicia (24) and a gauge cover (26) with cover indicia (28) is utilized to reduce the time and water wasted in adjusting water to a desired pressure and temperature. The gauge strip (22) i... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6343421 | Bacteria resistant wooden handle knife construction A cutting utensil is disclosed as including a wooden handle and a metal blade projecting outwardly from the handle. The handle includes a blade-receiving slot and an outer edge that circumscribes the slot and extends along the outer surface of the handle.... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6344492 | Metal complexes immobilized organic in porous organic hosts Polymer-metal ion composites and methods are provided for reversibly binding target compounds using such composites. Broadly, the composites comprise an amorphous polymer matrix having a plurality of channels with metal ion-ligand complexes immobilized th... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6343264 | Color selection method and system for floor, wall, and window coverings An improved color selection process for assisting customers when shopping for floor, wall, or window coverings is disclosed. The color selection process includes: (a) the creation of a digital and graphic computer database that classifies a store's or oth... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6341557 | Non-ferrous/ferromatic laminated graphic arts impression dies and method of producing same This invention relates to a relatively thin cladded graphic arts impression graphic arts impression die plate (20) having a steel layer (22) which is integral throughout the extent thereof with a layer of copper (24) or bronze. A relieved design-defining ... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6340487 | Multiple purpose quick-changeover extrusion system Improved, high-capacity extrusion systems (20, 220) are provided which minimize product losses and permit the user to conduct multiple, segregated short extrusion runs with a minimum of down time between runs. The systems (20, 220) include an extruder ass... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6340038 | Versatile pouring system including a funnel and spouts A versatile pouring system (10) reducible to constituent components having independent and combinatorial functionality. The pouring system (10) comprises a funnel (12), including a removable filter (26); a first spout (14); a second spout (16); and a cap ... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6340022 | Blade and arbor adaptor for circular saw A circular saw having a driven shaft and mounting a blade-receiving arbor are adapted to carry a blade having a circular inner margin by the use of an arbor adaptor. The arbor adaptor is provided with a central aperture and a first engagement side having ... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6339898 | Plant treatment material and method The invention relates to a reflective plant treatment material comprising at least one pigment and having high reflectance of UV (280-400 nm), visible (400-700 um) and near infrared (700-800 nm) radiation, but allowing at least part transmission of radiat... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6340512 | Integrated card form with intermittent securement A business form is provided which provides improved securement of a card inlaid within an opening of a surrounding ply. The card is inlaid within the opening whereby it is substantially coplanar to the ply, providing decreased thickness, and is temporaril... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6338340 | Filter mask A filter mask is provided for use in environments of smoke and toxic gas which includes a filter element having a filling of shiftable bodies coated with a flowable, aloe vera extract having a gel-like viscosity and a retainer for holding the filter eleme... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6337623 | Elevated warning system for vehicles A supplemental warning apparatus for school buses which is mounted on the roof of the bus in a vertical plane spaced above the usual warning sign which is carried on the side of the bus, the warning apparatus including a display member carried by a base w... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6337097 | Biodegradable and edible feed packaging materials Biodegradable and edible composites for use as feed packaging containers are provided. Broadly, the composites are formed from a mixture comprising fiber mixed with a non-petroleum based, biodegradable adhesive formed by modifying a starch, protein, or pr... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6336577 | Backpack cooler A backpack cooler (10) designed to be worn on the back of a person includes a flexible enclosure (12) having backpack straps (14) affixed to the enclosure (12). The enclosure includes front, rear, side and bottom walls (18-24) and an openable top panel (2... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6336424 | Device for a milking stall A device is proposed for a milking stall (1) with at least one milking position (2) for an animal (3) and with at least one milking equipment which comprises a milking member (4,5) arranged to being attached to an animal for milking thereof. The device co... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6336667 | Latch mechanism A compact, lightweight latch (38) especially adapted for use with an emergency deployment oxygen mask container (20) is provided which is made up of a minimum of parts and which can be delatched in multiple ways. The latch (38) includes a latch assembly (... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6331513 | Compositions for dissolving metal sulfates A scale dissolver composition and method for using the composition is provided. Broadly, the dissolver compositions are formed by adding a base such as ammonium hydroxide to a mixture comprising a salt of a chelating agent, a carbonate, and a component se... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6330952 | Shock absorbing tow bar for trolley-type conveyor systems A shock absorbing tow bar for connection between the accumulating trolley and load carriage of a power and free conveyor system is disclosed. The tow bar includes one component that is connectable to the accumulating trolley and another that is connectabl... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6330953 | Shock absorbing tow bar for trolley-type conveyor systems A shock absorbing tow bar for connection between the accumulating trolley and load carriage of a power and free conveyor system is disclosed. The tow bar includes one component that is connectable to the accumulating trolley and another that is connectabl... | 12/18/2001 |
