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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4536060 | Seal for dynamic scattering-twisted nematic liquid crystal display A liquid-crystal display device which is effective for the display of images particularly in a TV set and in which the liquid-crystal layer contains a dopant in a specific range of quantity and the substrates are adhered to each other and sealed by two re... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4531184 | Conversational video system having contact selection control A video conversational data communication network (30) in which subscribers (34, 36) may conduct conversational video textual data communications with one or more keystations (70, 602, 98) in the network (30). Each keystation (70, 602, 98) is associated w... | 07/23/1985 |
| 4527341 | Angle determinator of parallelogram type An angle determinator comprises four hingedly interconnected links. These links form jointly a parallelogram having its apexes constructed as pivot joints. At one of the apexes of the parallelogram the links are rotatably connected to a bar which is provi... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4525779 | Conversational video system A video conversational data communication network (30) in which subscribers (34, 36) may conduct conversational video textual data communications with one or more keystations (70, 602,98) in the network (30). Each keystation (70, 602, 98) is associated wi... | 06/25/1985 |
| 4524067 | Soybean saponins, and a method of isolating the same This invention is directed to new saponins isolated from soybean seeds, a method for isolating the same and uses of the saponin component of soybeans as an antioxidant for foodstuffs or cosmetics and as an agent for affecting the metabolism in human being... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4523994 | Bis-crown-ether derivatives and their use Bis-crown-ether derivatives having such configuration that the two crown rings may easily overlap spatially, holding a potassium or the like ion between them, and ion-selective membranes used for said bis-crown-ether derivatives as neutral carrier, which ... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4523484 | Dilution pipetter A dilution pipetter comprising a diluent sucking probe, a sample probe for sucking and discharging a liquid sample, a diluent discharging probe disposed adjacent to the sample probe, a plunger pump of small plunger diameter selectively communicating with ... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4523385 | Latch A latch of the over center type for use inter alia in locking together surveyors rods in order to give reproducible measurements. The latch locks together a first axially slidable member (2) and a second axially slidable member (8) in overlapping disposit... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4520192 | Carboxyalkyl acetyl celluloses, their salts and a process for the preparation of them A carboxyalkyl acetyl cellulose having a degree of substitution (DS) by the carboxyalkyl group per anhydroglucose unit of 0.2-2.5 and a degree of substitution (DS) by acetyl group per anhydroglucose unit of 0.5-2.8, the alkyl in the carboxyalkyl group bei... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4519402 | Syringe for collecting a liquid sample A syringe for collecting a sample of blood or another liquid comprises a syringe cylinder and a piston arranged displaceably therein. One or more axially extending recesses are formed in the inner wall of the syringe cylinder axially spaced from the inner... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4518610 | Microbicidal/microbistatic compositions and use thereof employing mixtures of 4,5-dichloro-1,2-dithiol-3-one and alkylenebisthiocyanate This invention relates to microbicidal/microbistatic compositions for industrial use which comprise 4,5-dichloro-1,2-dithiol-3-one and an alkylenebisthiocyanate and a method of killing and/or inhibiting the growth of microbes by using the aforementioned c... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4518125 | Crushers Improvements in crushers, particularly for wood waste, comprise a container (1) having at least one inlet opening (3) and at least one outlet opening (4) for the waste and a plurality of mutually cooperating, feeding and disintegrating screws (6) as well ... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4517987 | Method for measurement of nonradioisotopic aerosol retained in the lungs with re-breathing A subject rebreathes an inert aerosol from a closed system and, during each of a plurality of breaths, the aerosol concentration in the closed system is determined and compared to determine differences with a predetermined concentration value. Identified ... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4517719 | Magnetic rolls for electrostatic recording devices A magnetic roll having a plurality of magnets integrally set fast with a retaining member at stated portions of the periphery of a roll shaft thereby forming a magnetic force generating part, in which the retaining member is made from a rigid synthetic re... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4516361 | Molded pole-type sandpapering tool A molded pole-type sandpapering tool (10) comprising a molded body member (12) having a flat backing surface (14) for the sandpaper (210) and a handle mounting surface (16) on the opposite side thereof which includes a two-piece resilient molded universal... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4516360 | Molded pole-type sandpapering tool having resilient paper retention means A molded pole-type sandpapering tool (10) comprises a molded body member (12) having a flat backing surface (14) for the sandpaper (210) and a handle mounting surface (16) on the opposite side thereof which includes a two-piece resilient molded universal ... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4515908 | Liquid foams of reinforced unsaturated polyester resins and process for making the same The process for obtaining fiber-reinforced foams suitable to be transformed nto reinforced solid cellular materials having a density lower than 0.7 kg/l, if inert fillers are not present, and lower than 1 kg/l if inert fillers are present as well, essentia... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4515861 | Articles protected against corrosion and methods for protecting articles against corrosion Steel articles are protected against corrosion by being completely or partially coated with a material showing a resistivity of at least 0.1 MΩ.cm and comprising a matrix which comprises (A) inorganic solid particles of a size of from about 50 Å to about 0.5... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4514920 | Display module A display module including a liquid crystal display for displaying corporate logos or other symbols is disclosed. The use of electrodes in the shape of the logo is obviated by using alternative means, such as an image of the logo silk screened on a reflec... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4513861 | Cartridge for chemicals A cartridge comprising a threaded cap connected with one end of a first hollow cylinder the other end of which abuts a closing bottom piece, said parts being held together by a second outer cylinder with a top flange in conjunction with fastening and seal... | 04/30/1985 |
| 4513083 | Preparation of an antibiotic selectively effective against staphylococcus infections A strain (ATCC 31918) of Rothia dentocariosa which, upon fermentation, produces an antibiotic--staphylocidin--which is selectively effective against staphylococci, particularly those with S. aureus and S. epidermidis; and a process for producing such anti... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4512978 | Dermatological composition useful in the treatment of psoriasis Dermatological compositions containing urea, zinc oxide, castor oil and starch in a hydrophilic ointment are disclosed. The compositions can be used to treat certain diseases of the nails and skin. The compositions may also contain crude coal tar, hydroco... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4512552 | Corrosion inhibitor A corrosion inhibitor for ferrous metals comprising four different components of (a) an inorganic acid component (such as molybdate or tungstate), (b) an aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid or its salt (such as citric acid, gluconic... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4512378 | Automatic filling device for battery cells Device for the automatic filling of battery cells with water comprises a filling cup (10) to be inserted into a battery cell and provided with a connection hose (20) for the water supply as well as a valve actuated by a float (62) fitted to a single cente... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4511497 | Bubble composition using multipurpose surfactant base A bubble-forming composition, suitable for use as a child's toy, comprises an aqueous solution of a cellulose ether and a mono- or dicarboxylated imidazoline derivative of a fatty acid.... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4511177 | Convenient baby chair A convenient baby chair comprises a slidable leaf cut from the top of a table and a seating structure secured to the underside of the table top directly beneath the slidable leaf. As the slidable leaf is drawn out from the table top the resulting opening ... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4510852 | Window-type air conditioner mounting assembly A window-type air conditioner mounting assembly includes upper and lower elongated rails defining a path along which a supported air conditioner is movable between a first, nonoperative position within the room and remote from the window and a second, ope... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4510759 | Metalhydride container and metal hydride heat storage system A metal hydride container, comprising a heat pipe of annular cross section, a metal hydride filling the central cavity of said heat pipe, closure members serving to close the openings at the opposite ends of said central cavity, a hydrogen passage tube po... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4509260 | Knife handle for accommodating different adjustable blade types An improved retractable knife includes a frontal part of the blade carrier, which has a bottom blade supporting ledge, is embodied as a pallet adapted to firmly mount and support the area of the blade which remains within the handle so that there is no pl... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4508894 | Acid-type carboxymethyl cellulose and process for preparing the same The present invention provides a novel water-soluble acid-type carboxymethyl cellulose characterized by: (a) having a total degree of substitution "x" by carboxymethyl group of 0.42 to 3.00 per anhydrous glucose unit, the degree of substitution "y" by aci... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4508893 | Process for the preparation of a powdery calcium cellulose glycolate A process for the preparation of a powdery calcium cellulose glycolate which comprises reacting cellulose glycolic acid in wet form with a calcium reagent, drying and pulverizing the resultant, wherein the calcium reagent is calcium hydroxide or a combina... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4508449 | Apparatus for measuring diamond colors An apparatus for measuring the color of a brilliant-cut diamond, comprising a light source for providing a measuring light, a holder for holding the diamond to allow the measuring light to enter the diamond through a table facet thereof, a photodetector f... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4507680 | One way interactive multisubscriber communication system Interactive programming may be provided by the system (26) of the present invention which can enable both manual and automatic selection of various interactive responses from simultaneously transmitted programming on different channels. In a cable televis... | 03/26/1985 |
| 4505595 | Dual timing event stopwatch A dual timing event stopwatch incorporates a primary timer triggered by a remote light emission detected by an optical pick-up sensor, and a secondary timer manually triggered by a user-actuated switch. The user may select between a first operating mode w... | 03/19/1985 |
| 4505123 | Absorption heat pump system An absorption heat pump system having a generator, a condenser, an evaporator and an absorber connected hermetically to form closed cycles for a refrigerant and an absorbent, comprising a control means disposed in the refrigerant passage leading from said... | 03/19/1985 |
| 4504656 | Esterified carboxymethyl celluloses New esterified carboxymethyl celluloses in which DS by carboxymethyl group per anhydroglucose unit is 2.0 or more, the ester group is a hydrocarbon residue having 1-8 carbon atoms such as methyl, ethyl, n-octyl or benzyl group, DS by esterified carboxymet... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4499678 | Mechanical device for concealing or displaying printed matter A toy or novelty item for selectively concealing or displaying advertisements, messages, slogans, logos, or artwork printed on a ribbon. The ribbon is rolled about a reel which is concealed in a compartment such as the head or body of a doll. The ribbon e... | 02/19/1985 |
| 4500426 | Semipermeable membrane elements A semipermeable membrane element of the type incorporating a flat semipermeable membrane and useful as an artificial kidney. A wave-shaped spacer is provided in intimate contact with the active side of the membrane and forms a multiplicity of parallel cha... | 02/19/1985 |
| 4499189 | Bacteria carrying plasmid having temperature dependent plasmid copy number Gene products of plasmid DNA, such as proteins, are prepared in high yields by cultivating bacteria carrying a plasmid which shows a controlled constant plasmid copy number at one temperature and a much higher or totally uncontrolled copy number at a diff... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4498164 | Record players A children's record player which can be in the shape of a toy vehicle designed to be placed on top of a gramophone record and drive around and over that record. The record player has a base with a central downward pin engaging the center of the record and... | 02/05/1985 |
