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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6166371 | Diffuse reflective light curtain system A Diffuse Reflective Light Curtain System comprises at least one light curtain defining a border of a work zone for a robotic machine. Each light curtain comprises a primary board having multiple wells formed therein. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) and ligh... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6119102 | MRP system with viewable master production schedule An MRP system that operates on a single data set containing records for all item demands and supplies. The file may be opened under a demand alias and a supply alias to expedite MRP regeneration. A second item master extension file includes data for each ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6099230 | Automated labware storage system An apparatus for storing and retrieving labware comprises at least one labware hotel having a frame, a plurality of support arms for receiving and supporting labware, and an elevator capable of moving the support arms in unison. The support arms are perio... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6080253 | Method and apparatus for sealing containers The present invention fulfills the above stated needs, as well as others, by providing a automated container sealing apparatus that automatically removes seals from a backing and applies the seals to the container. The seals are pre-cut and have a size co... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6023685 | Computer controlled event ticket auctioning system An automated event ticket auctioning system receives and evaluates bid information records received from a plurality of remote terminals. The bid information records correspond to bids for one or more seats within a venue and corresponding to at least one... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6009149 | Automated calling system with database updating by callee An automated calling system includes a database comprising phone numbers and one or more data fields associated with each phone number. Phone numbers (callees) in the database are selected based on the data fields associated therewith. A recorded voice me... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5999010 | Method of measuring interconnect coupling capacitance in an IC chip A method for measuring the coupling capacitance between two interconnect lines of an integrated circuit structure having a ground plane. The steps include shorting the first and second lines together and measuring a first capacitance (Ct) between the grou... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5977294 | Polymer deformulation by solvent solution filtration A process for polymer deformulation by solvent solution filtration begins by including formulated polymers and/or polymer products in a recycle stream. The formulated polymer products include a quantity of soluble polymers and/or insoluble polymers, solub... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5962973 | Optically-coated dual-filament bulb for single compartment headlamp A dual-filament reflective infrared bulb has high and low beam filaments in spaced adjacency along a longitudinal bulb axis. A longitudinal envelope structure encloses each filament in a separate substantially ellipsoidal chamber. The outer surface of the... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5961084 | Computer storage system The invention comprises a computer storage system for use with a desk on a floor, in which the desk has an upper horizontal surface. The system includes an upper horizontal computer monitor receiving surface having an upper side and a lower side, the lowe... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5816174 | Island payment terminal mounting system Automated attendant terminals and a mounting system for such terminals. Each attendant terminal is substantially L-shaped and comprises a housing formed by front, opposing side, rear, and first and second contact surfaces. The first and second contact sur... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5683130 | Underwater vehicle recovery method Disclosed is an improved method for the recovery of motor vehicles submerged in bodies of water. The method comprises the steps of providing a noose comprising a length of material having a first and second end and an intermediate potion between the first... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5681375 | Boiler flue gas conditioning system using dilute sulfuric acid injection Disclosed is an improved system for treating boiler flue gas to improve the removal of particulate matter contained therein by electrostatic precipitation. The improved system includes a source of liquid sulfuric acid, a source of water, a mixer for mixin... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5678493 | Boiler flue gas conditioning system A flue gas conditioning system generates sulfur trioxide which is injected into boiler flue gas to condition it by reducing the resistance of the particulate matter entrained in the flue gas. The conditioned flue gas is passed through an electrostatic pre... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5665142 | Flue gas conditioning system and method using native SO2 feedstock A flue gas conditioning system and method generates and introduces sulfur trioxide into flue gas produced by a boiler to condition the flue gas before it passes through an electrostatic precipitator. Flue gas is withdrawn from the flue duct which couples ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5636671 | Vapor recovery fuel nozzle deflector A fuel vapor entrapment device, during fueling of a motor vehicle fuel tank, traps escaping fuel vapors so as to enhance vacuum-assisted vapor recovery system operation. By deflecting fuel vapors and capturing them temporarily until their removed to a vap... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5600227 | Electrical storage battery charger and conditioner The present invention provides a charging, discharging and conditioning method and apparatus that provides an improved method of breaking in new rechargeable batteries and reconditioning old batteries. Batteries are charged according to the method of the ... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5585842 | CATV frequency sweep testing using RF transmitter to generate test signals A method, system and apparatus for frequency sweeping and frequency swap testing a CATV system wherein the CATV system has a plurality of channels and is transmitting television signals over at least some of the channels. The system includes a head end te... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5581478 | Facility environmental control system A facility environmental control ("FEC") system is disclosed that communicates using an open network management protocol such as the simple network management protocol ("SNMP"). The FEC system includes a first plurality of FEC devices operable to obtain d... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5505345 | Gas saving dispensing cap for a bottle A cap for a bottle containing a carbonated beverage provides a dispensing mechanism that prevents carbonation gas from escaping from the bottle as the beverage is being dispensed. The cap has a housing with a first end adapted to mate with a neck of the b... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5505169 | Electric engine starter An electric starter for an internal combustion engine has a coaxial pinion drive mechanism for urging the pinion gear into a positively fully meshed arrangement with the flywheel of the internal combustion engine prior to full power application to the cra... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5449390 | Flue gas conditioning system using vaporized sulfuric acid A flue gas conditioning system uses the waste heat of the flue gas to heat a sulfuric acid solution to add sufficient heat energy to the solution to vaporize the solution before being injected into the flue gas to condition the flue gas so that particulat... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5383859 | Rotatable laparoscopic puncturing instrument An insufflation needle having a viewing system at its distal end and a trocar, both of which can be inserted through rotation of the puncturing element of the instrument, and a method of using these instruments. Both the insufflation needle and the trocar... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5382284 | Glass ionomer cement compositions and restorative methods A restoration for restoring a lesion in a tooth and method for making the same. The restoration comprises a layer of glass ionomer cement bonded to the lesion and a layer of amalgam disposed on the layer of glass ionomer cement. The restoration is formed ... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5379759 | Retractor for endoscopic surgery A surgical retractor for endoscopic surgery is provided which includes an elastic skin enclosing a variable volume cavity which is movable through a narrow tube into a body cavity when it is deflated and may be inflated within the body cavity. The elastic... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5379197 | Lighted bicycle safety device A lighted bicycle safety device with an actuatable safety light contained within a lighting apparatus. A light, power sours, and light switch are all compactly contained within the apparatus, which is pivotally connected to a bicycle to move between an op... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5372396 | Invertible cargo bed liner An invertible cargo bed liner having a rigid horizontal support structure or panel and a pair of rigid protector panels pivotally connected thereto. A soft pad or the like is attached to the support structure and covers the support structure surface oppos... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5372417 | Cash drawer Cash drawer system for a point-of-sale terminal having a housing, a latchable drawer, and a mechanism for forcing the drawer outward. The drawer slides on a pair of slides positioned beneath the drawer, and the drawer is latchable to the slides by latches... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5371344 | Cash drawer Cash drawer system for a point-of-sale terminal having a housing, a latchable drawer, and a mechanism for forcing the drawer outward. The drawer slides on a pair of slides positioned beneath the drawer, and the drawer is latchable to the slides by latches... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5370720 | Flue gas conditioning system A flue gas conditioning system uses the waste heat of the flue gas to heat a conditioning agent such as water to add sufficient heat energy to the water to generate steam that can be used to atomize the water into a very fine mist with droplets less than ... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5364406 | Laparoscopic surgical staple A laparoscopic surgical staple system comprises a staple, a staple extractor, and methods of applying and extracting such staples. The staples of the present invention are visible through a limited viewport, such as a trocar, and include an extraction mem... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5360634 | Composition and methods for densifying refractory oxide coatings A new composition and methods for densifying a refractory oxide coating. The new composition includes two substituents. The first substituent is the reaction mixture produced by combining 80% formic acid and saturated aqueous chromic acid. The second subs... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5359995 | Method of using an inflatable laparoscopic retractor A laparoscopic surgical retractor has a substantially rigid insufflation tube insertable through a laparoscopic trocar, a valve for introducing fluid or gas into one end of the tube, and an elastic skin enclosing a variable volume cavity connected to the ... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5317903 | Refrigerant charging system controlled by charging pressure change rate An apparatus and method for controlling the charging of refrigerant into a refrigerant system is disclosed. The apparatus determines the mass amount of refrigerant charged by determining the volume of refrigerant charged, the density of the refrigerant ba... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5282802 | Method of securing a tendon graft with an interference fixation screw A method of securing a tendon graft in a ligament tunnel is described. The tendon graft is used to replace a ligament and has a length of tendon section with bone grafts attached to the tendon at each end. The method includes the step of providing an inte... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5222369 | Refrigerant recovery device with vacuum operated check valve A device is disclosed for recovering refrigerant from a refrigeration system. The refrigerant recovery device includes a refrigerant processing flow path. The refrigerant processing flow path includes components for withdrawing the refrigerant from the re... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5193587 | Pipe thawing apparatus A pipe thawing apparatus has a heat exchanger for heating water. An electric water pump has an outlet coupled to an inlet of the heat exchanger. A flexible feed tube is coupled to an outlet of the heat exchanger. The electric water pump has an electric mo... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5183259 | Fluid reservoir containing arrow An arrow includes a first shaft member, and a second shaft member. The second shaft member has an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a reservoir portion capable of containing a fluid. The arrow also includes a coupling member for coupling t... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5162991 | Tuning of a heart pacemaker through the use of blood pressure and cardiovascular readings A method is disclosed for determining the blood pressure of a patient. The method includes the steps of affixing a non-invasive pressure inducing device and transducer to the patient. A data stream is obtained from the transducer. The data stream includes... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5140922 | Lift for a watercraft A lift is placeable in a waterbody for a watercraft having a water intake port and a water drawing device for drawing water through the water intake port. The lift includes a tank. The tank has an interior and an exterior, with the interior including a ch... | 08/25/1992 |
