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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5940360 | Optical pickup device for reproducing discs of two types with different densities by double beam focuses of different sizes Beams generated from first and second laser light sources are reflected by a beam splitter to proceed toward an optical disc. The laser beams focus onto the optical disc via a selective light-transmitting part installed in front of the optical disc and an... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5917800 | Optical pickup device for reproducing discs of two types with different densities by double beam focuses of different sizes A beam generated from a laser light source are reflected by a beam splitter to proceed toward an optical disc. The beam focus onto the optical disc via a selective light-transmitting part installed in front of the optical disc and an objective lens. The b... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5864599 | X-ray moire microscope An X-ray microscope having an incident X-ray beam (10) from an X-ray source, a first crystal element (14) extending at an angle (ଲ) across the path of the incident X-ray beam (10), a second crystal element (16) extending parallel to the first crysta... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5774454 | Compensated UPC/NPC algorithm to guarantee the quality of service in ATM networks The invention relates to UPC/NPC method for guaranteeing the quality of service in an asynchronous transfer mode networks. The method comprises a first step of performing the operation of UPC/NPC for a stream of CLP=0 cells, based on PCRA algorithm (Po) f... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5771202 | Method for acquisition of seismic data at sea A method for acquisition of seismic data from an area surveyed using a group of seismic energy sources and a group of seismic streamer cables, particularly a marine area, includes forming a first group A from at least two elements of either seismic energy... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5639383 | Used mineral motor oil ecological recycling procedure This procedure includes detecting and rejecting the used mineral motor oils containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) and/or polychlorinated triphenyls (PCT's) before filtering; before the decantation and/or distillation step, if necessary, submitting ... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5582815 | Device for dispensing a therapeutic or cosmetic substance, the inert vehicle of which is a volatile polydiorganosiloxane, and composition intended to be used in the device The present invention relates to a device enabling a therapeutic or cosmetic substance to be dispensed in the form of aerosol particles. The device according to the invention is of the two-compartment type or has a pump body mounted on it and has the character... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5583878 | Semiconductor optical device There is provided a semiconductor optical device having remarkable features including a low threshold current, a high light emitting efficiency, a high and stable optical output, a fast modulation capability, a large gain characteristics, resistance again... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5544189 | Semiconductor laser device There is provided a semiconductor laser device comprising a lower optical confinement layer 31, an active layer 3 and an upper optical confinement layer 34, said active layer 3 being inserted between said upper and lower optical confinement layers 31 and ... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5537955 | Hot water heater A hot water heater including a housing, a plurality of heat exchanging devices connected in series and disposed inside the housing at different elevations, a heat source disposed inside the housing at the bottom and controlled to heat water in the heat ex... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5537916 | Automatic machine for sterilization and aseptic packing of pasteurized meat products An improved automatic machine for sterilization and aseptic packing of meat products such as a piece of ham, shoulder meat or the like. The machine operates in a continuous cycle and includes first, second and third stations. The first station sterilizes ... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5538656 | Magnetic oxide and process for producing same A magnetic oxide obtained by mixing a given amount ranging from 0.20 to 76.0% by weight of at least one member selected from among Ca, Ti, Sn, Si and Mg magnetization control (regulation) materials with hematite, a mixture of hematite and magnetite, or ma... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5538185 | Vehicle mounted liquid spray apparatus A reversing switch and more particularly a diaphragm operated electrical polarity reversing switch which has general utility but in the application the reversing switch is disclosed for use in combination with a vehicle mounted spray device including a di... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5538064 | Guide rail slidingly supporting a load bearing member therein A guide rail has running surfaces separated by a longitudinal slit and a load bearing member carried by the same so that it may slide but not rotate and on it a closing element, preferably a door of a folding sliding door, is attached. In order to be able... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5535614 | Thermal conductivity gas sensor for measuring fuel vapor content A gas sensor of the thermal conductivity type suitable for the quantitative analysis of the fuel vapor content of a fuel-air mixture. The gas sensor (10) comprises a sensing element (28) and a compensating element (30), each of which includes an electrica... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5535483 | Locking and unlocking device for the folding of baby carriages A locking and unlocking device is provided for the U-shaped handle bar of a baby carriage which slides between folded and unfolded positions on front legs of the carriage. The handlebar has spring hooks which engage pins in the respective legs in the unfo... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5537110 | Vehicle detecting system The object of the present invention is to accurately detect vehicles even under special conditions where vehicles go side by side, a motorcycle passes another vehicle in a traffic jam, or a shadow is cast on the road surface. The vehicle detecting system ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5536838 | Method of synthesis of chromium amino acid nicotinate complex A novel synthesis of a chromium amino acid nicotinate complex which has glucose tolerance factor activity in which nicotinic acid is dissolved in an aqueous solvent, glycine, glutamic acid and cystine are added, chromium chloride is added and, after compl... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5536566 | Laminated thermal insulator system The laminated thermal insulator system to be affixed to a building wall is comprised of a laminated thermal insulator system for affixing to a building wall, comprised of a light-absorbing wall outer surface, an at least partially light-permeable insulati... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5536493 | Composition for washing keratinous materials in particular hair and/or skin Composition for washing keratinous materials, in particular hair and/or the skin, characterized in that it contains, in an aqueous medium, at least one silicone insoluble in this medium, at least one anionic, nonionic or amphoteric detergent surfactant an... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5535983 | Flexible tubing pinchcock The sleeve is inserted into the passage of the valve casing and fastened to the valve casing by means of a bayonet connection at one end and by means of a support arrangement at the other end. The fastening collar embedded in the sleeve body has projectin... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5533303 | Downspout water conservation diversion adaptor A downspout water conservation diversion adaptor is provided for insertion within the lower part of an upstanding downspout and is selectively operable to divert water flowing downward through the downspout laterally outwardly of the adaptor and along a b... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5533213 | Baseball cap sizing strap attachment A display attachment formed of a single planar piece of material, such as polyethylene, includes at least one aperture adjacent to its lowermost edge. The at least one aperture is sized such that at least one pin or projection of one portion of a sizing s... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5535339 | Dual processor controlled compact disk-interactive system A compact disk-interactive (CD-I) system which can reproduce CD-ROMs programmed using different codes as well as general compact disks for use as a multimedia appliance. Besides a first CPU for controlling the operation of the system, a CD drive, and vide... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5535008 | Method for jump-reproducing video data of moving picture coded with high efficiency A disk stores data groups (GOP) of compressed picture data arranged over sectors. A 1st data indicative of a compression method and a 2nd data indicative of the presence of the GOP are contained in a leading sector. Data D (independent frame) is located a... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5534530 | 5-acylamino-1,2,4-thiadiazoles, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them The invention relates to thiadiazole derivatives corresponding to the general formula ##STR1## in which Ar represents a nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle, in particular indolyl which is substituted or unsubstituted on the nitrogen atom wi... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5534515 | Pyrrolopyridazines having gastrointestinal protective effects Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R1 stands for alkyl or R5-substituted alkylene; R2 stands for alkyl; R3 stands for hydrogen, halogen, --CHO (formyl), hydroxymethyl, nitro, amino, or the substituent --CH2 O--COR7; R4 stands for ha... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5534279 | Process for producing a low sodium meat product The process of meat curing involves a number of steps. Such steps include the injection of a brine composition into a meat product. The brine composition of the present invention comprises calcium citrate, calcium lactate, potassium chloride, lactose, sac... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5534268 | Liposomes containing bioavailable iron (II) and process for obtaining them Liposomes comprising an iron (II) source selected from the group consisting of ferrous sulfate, ferrous lactate and ferrous citrate. The iron source is stabilized in aqueous solutions of reducing agents, such as, ascorbic acid and soluble ascorbates, whic... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5530967 | Hockey training gloves with attachable and removable weights A hockey players gloves with attachable and removable weights in which the weights are insertable and removable from a pocket associated with the gloves. In certain embodiments, a portion of a blocking pad is positioned between the inserted weight and the... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5530993 | Device for holding a flap door to a horizontal position A device for holding a flap door to a horizontal open position under a locked condition can reduce any undesired load that may be applied to the flap door when it is unlocked so that the latter can be opened softly and lightly to avoid tear and wear of th... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5532975 | Device and method for positioning of towing systems for use in marine seismic surveys A positioning device for seismic equipment which is towed by a seismic vessel is designed with a body part which is equipped with wings (7) and rudders (8, 6, 9, 5). For the control of wings (7) and rudders (8, 6, 9, 5) control means, preferably hydraulic... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5532877 | Infinite kaleidoscopes A pocket infinite kaleidoscope has two opposed cylindrical cases each one with an internal mirror. Multiple circular colored flexible intertwined springs are adhered to the respective mirrors and a peephole is formed through one of the mirrors. The kaleid... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5532421 | Method for the isomerization of cis-alkenyl compounds An object of the present invention is to provide a method for the preparation of geometrical isomers which are important as constituents of synthetic pheromones, synthetic perfumes, terpenes and the like (i.e., a method for the isomerization of cis-alkeny... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5531788 | Anti-Pulmonary embolism filter The present invention relates to an anti-pulmonary embolism filter of the pe made of a remanent spring effect resilient wire, characterized in that it is shaped into a spiral (1) having three non-touching turns (2, 3, 4) with the middle turn (3) having a ... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5531508 | Heavy construction equipment tire guard A rigid but slightly flexive circular guard plate is provided and mounted from the outer rim portion of a vehicle wheel having a pneumatic tire mounted thereon, the guard plate at least closely opposing the outer side wall of the associated tire and being... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5530611 | Photo chopper circuit with fail-safe means A photo chopper circuit consisting of a photo chopper, an overvoltage detection/control device, a power switch, and a protective diode for connection to the power supply line, voltage detection line, and ground terminal of a satellite antenna allocator, w... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5530571 | Two-purpose LCD device with scrollable reflecting screen and scrollable diffusing screen A liquid crystal display device including a frame, a liquid crystal module and a back light module mounted within the frame, and a transparent backing covered on the frame over the back light module, the back light module consisting of a diffusion scroll,... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5529757 | Apparatus for reducing emissions of pollutants An apparatus is also described for reducing pollutant emissions into the surrounding air from storage of liquid materials in a tank having a cover which is movable in the vertical direction in the tank and moves along with the fill level of the liquid mat... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5529526 | Turkey caller A turkey caller for producing sounds for enticing wild turkey gobblers by producing life-like turkey hen yelps, clucks and purrs. The turkey caller is of durable construction and functions properly in various climatic conditions and even if the sound prod... | 06/25/1996 |
