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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5410706 | Computer system having a remote reboot facility with both hard and soft reset capabilities A remote system reboot facility effects reboots by resetting the central processing unit within a local or host console and by effecting a bus reset. The remote system reboot facility is actuated by signals transmitted over an asynchronous line from a rem... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5410703 | System for changing software during computer operation In telecommunications switching system, software is frequently modified, enhanced or replaced altogether by new versions. The implementation or integration of the new or revised software into the operational system must be accomplished in accordance with ... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5408639 | External memory access control for a processing system A processing system of the type having a processor which accesses external memory for data and/or instructions which includes an improved external memory access control system for rendering the external memory enable time durations independent from the nu... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5408419 | Cellular radiotelephone system signalling protocol A communications protocol for a cellular network comprised of a plurality of exchanges each of which includes a software package for providing services to a plurality of subscribers. According to this protocol, efficient communication between two exchange... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5408218 | Model based alarm coordination A model-based alarm coordination system coordinates primary and secondary alarm notifications in order to ascertain whether they are caused by a single fault, or multiple faults, in a complex electrical system. The alarm coordination function is part of a... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5404459 | Serial interface module and method in which the clock is only activated to send a predetermined number of data bits A serial communication port structure for starting and stopping an internal clock. This internal clock is designed, in operation, to generate a clock output signal to be transmitted to a device external to the system in which the serial communication port... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5404396 | Feature interaction manager A feature interaction manager (FIM) is interposed between a telecommunications switching platform within a network and the feature logic providing call features to subscribers using the platform. Control is interposed within the interface between the dete... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5404355 | Method for transmitting broadcast information in a digital control channel The present invention provides a method for transmitting information on a communications channel, e.g. , a digital control channel between a base station and a mobile station in a cellular system. The method includes the steps of grouping the information ... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5399751 | Method for recovering carboxylic acids from aqueous solutions Disclosed is a method for recovering carboxylic acids having from one to ten carbon atoms, and particularly formic acid, acetic acid and mixtures of formic and acetic acids, from aqueous solutions, in which the aqueous solution is contacted with solvent c... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5399244 | Process to recover benzene from mixed hydrocarbons by extractive distillation Benzene and other aromatics are separated from a stream of mixed hydrocarbons containing both aromatics and non-aromatics by extractive distillation with a solvent system containing dimethyl sulfoxide and optionally a co-solvent, preferably water, followe... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5397238 | Low voltage busbar lighting apparatus A low voltage busbar lighting apparatus which can be easily and cheaply mounted on a building structure and which is suitable for a wide variety of interior lighting applications. The lighting apparatus includes a busbar, a lamp stand or base which is mou... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5393613 | Composition for three-dimensional metal fabrication using a laser Direct fabrication of three-dimensional metal parts by irradiating a thin layer of a mixture of metal powder and temperature equalization and unification vehicle to melt the metal powder and form a solid metal film. The vehicle also protects the molten me... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5392203 | Signal light assembly and method of manufacture A signal light comprising an elongate translucent tubular member formed of a light plastic material having a light source disposed therein for emitting illumination therefrom and providing guidance and orientation to aircraft and the like. A battery and a... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5389343 | Catalyst assembly and method for chemical process tower Improved catalyst assemblies for vapor/liquid contact towers. Bundles of catalyst media used to promote chemical reactions are disposed substantially in the vapor phase of the tower, such as beneath trays therein for improving mass transfer efficiency. Un... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5388258 | Software structure for telecommunication switching systems The disclosed system includes a declarative language construct for use in programming telecommunications switching systems, comprised of certain natural language elements such as subjects, predicates and objects. The disclosed system also includes an effi... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5388095 | Representing subscribers in a multiple interface environment switching system Individual subscriber appearances having a common directory number are identified with the existing software modules of a stored program controlled telecommunication switching system by redefining the format of the subscriber pointer data word used therei... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5386464 | Feature control system utilizing design oriented state table language A feature control system includes structure for initiating a change from one state to another state in response to a precipitating event, structure for generating a signal to identify a list of tasks to perform the transition, structure for retrieving the... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5383831 | Gluteal muscle exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus for strengthening and toning gluteal muscles of an exerciser includes structure for supporting the exerciser with his feet fixedly elevated over the remainder of his body, linearly moveable structure for directing movement of the upp... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5381934 | Tube closure A closure for a tube which need not be removed for releasing the contents of the tube associated with an original condition protection means. A closure cap is provided and mounted upon the tube in rotational engagement therewith and it contains an opening... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5377647 | Fuel blending system for highly compressed gases An improved mechanical air-fuel blending system for use with internal combustion engines, in which a highly compressed fuel such as Liquified Petroleum (LP), is throttled at its storage pressure across a single fuel valve before entering a fuel flow divid... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5377195 | Leaky bucket for supervision in industrial processes A method for reacting to disturbances that occur in industrial processes includes the steps of extracting information regarding occurrence of disturbances from an industrial process, transmitting the extracted information to a disturbance filter which inc... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5377186 | System for providing enhanced subscriber services using ISUP call-setup protocol A system and method for retrieving enhanced subscriber services from at least one database and delivering those services to the subscribers of a telecommunications network without requiring the expensive upgrading of local switches (LSs) to operate with t... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5374090 | Cordless vacuum wand A cordless wand device for grasping objects such as silicon wafers during the manufacture of integrated circuits. The wand device comprises a housing having a hollow interior and a tip for grasping objects. The tip is attached to the housing through a hol... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5371665 | Power control circuit for improved power application and temperature control of thermoelectric coolers and method for controlling thereof A power control circuit for improved temperature control of thermoelectric devices to maintain the temperature of thermoelectric devices at a set point. The circuit includes an electrical power source; a rectifying device to provide rectified alternating ... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5370151 | Safety valve A safety valve for releasing excessive fluid pressure from a pressure vessel including a valve body having an inlet and an outlet, a seat bushing connected into the inlet defining an inlet flow passage, a valve seat on the inward end of the seat bushing, ... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5369681 | Cellular communications system utilizing paging areas A system for paging mobile stations within a cellular telecommunication system wherein paging areas, which are composed of a plurality of location areas, are created to provide a means for locating a mobile station when the mobile station has not responde... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5368011 | Appliance combustion chamber A fuel-air combustion chamber with improved mounting and thermal distribution features. The combustion chamber is formed with a flange adapted for receiving a plurality of retainer rings therearound for direct securement of the flange to a burner mounting... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5365022 | Two point load cell The rod-shaped load cell consists of a guide section (1), which is subdivided into a frame (6) and a load-bearing element (7), and two parallel, rigid plates (8) connecting the two cited elements. Plates (8) are connected to both frame (6) and load-bearin... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5359649 | Congestion tuning of telecommunications networks A system for optimizing the traffic carrying capacity of a telecommunications network having a plurality of elements and a plurality of routes connecting those elements to one another. The controlled congestion in the network is controlled by identifying ... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5356360 | Adjustable lever arm-variable resistance cam assembly An adjustable lever arm--variable resistance cam assembly employing a cam for producing therefrom a variable resistance force when a constant resistance force is applied thereto and in which the lever arm may be initially positioned at a range of angular ... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5353497 | Apparatus for forming bundled conductors to a planar array orientation An apparatus for separating and orienting conductors from a bundled array into a planar array includes a grooved template and several elements that cooperate together and with a laminate material to fixedly unite the conductors when disposed in the groove... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5353340 | Dynamic allocation of roamer routing numbers system and method The present invention provides a communications system including at least one mobile transceiver; at least one mobile switching center, at least one mobile switching center including means for allocating a temporary routing number for at least one mobile ... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5352993 | Voltage controlled saw oscillator A voltage controlled surface acoustic wave oscillator includes an integrated circuit and a two port resonator connected as a feedback element around the integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes a phase shifting network and an amplifier directly... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5347777 | Anchor plate assembly A post tensioning anchor plate assembly comprising an anchor plate and coupling elements therefor. The anchor plate is constructed with a pair of oppositely disposed, concentrically aligned cylindrical bosses, or mounting members, projecting from opposite... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5345702 | Removable pipe arch for dragline buckets A dragline bucket having a back wall, opposite side walls, a bottom, an open front, and a removable pipe arch assembly for connecting the front upper corners of the side walls of the bucket together, the removable pipe arch assembly including a saddle bra... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5344132 | Image based document processing and information management system and apparatus The present invention comprises an image based document processing and information management system and apparatus. It provides a more efficient method and apparatus for handling large volumes of form based business transactions using a digital image-base... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5339430 | System for dynamic run-time binding of software modules in a computer system In telecommunications switching systems, software is frequently modified, enhanced or replaced altogether by new versions. The implementation or integration of the new or revised software into the operational system must be accomplished in accordance with... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5338026 | Swing training unit A physical training unit comprising a tethered ball adapted for facilitating practice of a sport swing beneath a basketball hoop. The swinging motion for sporting activities such as baseball, tennis and golf may be addressed by the suspension of a ball fr... | 08/16/1994 |
