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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5550365 | Method and apparatus for decoding bar code symbols using subpixel interpolation A system for decoding a bar code symbol receives a signal representative of the symbol and searches the signal in one dimension to locate two adjacent critical points corresponding to an element of the symbol. The system also computes a value representati... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5547211 | Hydropneumatic suspension system with stabilization A hydropneumatic vehicle suspension system has two strut assemblies with hydraulic struts that act upon at least one hydropneumatic piston-type accumulator. The accumulator has a separating piston charged with hydraulic pressure on one side of a storage v... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5544466 | Method and apparatus for loading and closing a container A method for loading and closing containers, such as bags, with flexible open ends employs a chute with an inflatable bladder at the open end, and an elastic closure device. A flexible open end of the container is placed around the end of the chute and th... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5546444 | Methods and apparatus for communicating data via a cellular network control channel Methods and apparatus are provided for communicating data via a cellular network control channel of a cellular mobile radiotelephone system (CMR) data. A data message system for communicating data sources includes sets reporting devices, at least one mobi... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5545939 | Winding end restrainer for a rotary electrical component A winding end restrainer for a rotary electrical component comprises a hollow body, location member for locating the body against rotation relative to the component and an insert locatable in the body so as to be non-rotatable relative thereto. Chambers a... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5545948 | Glass tube lamp matrix device A glass tube lamp matrix device includes a working gas container set and a glass tube matrix. The working gas container set includes a plurality of parallel first elongated containers in a plane and a plurality of parallel second elongated containers cros... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5543372 | Stable high solids slurries of structured clay materials and process for the manufacture thereof A stable high solids structured clay slurry is manufactured by a process which comprises the sequential steps of forming a high solids slurry by mixing a structured clay material with water in a first stage mixing step under conditions which promote parti... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5540206 | Fuel injection device for internal combustion engines A fuel injection device for internal combustion engines has an injection nozzle to which fuel is supplied by means of a pressure device comprising a fuel-accelerating pump and a fuel-retarding device which, when activated, convert the kinetic energy of th... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5540371 | Method of adjusting a wire feeder for a blocked tip condition A method of adjusting a wire feeder having a pusher system (12) and a puller system (14) to avoid birdnesting and collapse of the wire (11) in the wire guide or conduit (13) when the tip (15) of the wire feeder is blocked or a wire jam occurs. The pusher ... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5541309 | Modified apoaequorin having increased bioluminescent activity The present invention encompasses modified apoaequorin nucleotide and amino acid sequences capable of emitting light in the presence of luciferin and a light-triggering cation such as Ca2+, which possess bioluminescent activity greater than unm... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5536296 | Process for treating molten aluminum with chlorine gas and sulfur hexafluoride to remove impurities There is disclosed an improved process for treating molten aluminum or aluminum alloys containing impurities, such as alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and hydrogen, to reduce the amount of impurities contained therein by in-line rotor degassing. The p... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5535677 | Apparatus and method for printing multiple account lines A printing method and apparatus for printing different indicia, such as account numbers, on selected documents without changing plates or stopping the press during a press run. Different indicia are provided at two or more lines on a printing plate, each ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5537292 | Plug in expansion card for a subscriber terminal The expansion card is inserted into a narrow slot through the outside cover of the subscribers terminal and is guided by a carrier into the external connector. A protective casing on the card includes a pivotable door which permits the card to maintain a ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5533795 | Brake safety system for vehicles with seat and door control The parking brake of a vehicle is automatically operated whenever the driver or operator leaves the operator's seat and/or opens the door to the vehicle. A seat switch and a separate door switch are electrically wired to an electrical solenoid which opera... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5535324 | Method and system for dragging and plotting new data onto an embedded graph A method and system is provided for selecting data contained in a computer's memory and displayed in cells on the computer's display screen in tabular form and graphically plotting the selected data onto another existing chart. The method and system inclu... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5532086 | Anode assembly with thin metal current collector and electrochemical cell comprising an anode support structure and a gas release system An anode for use in an electrochemical cell comprising a current collector layer having a thickness less than about 10 mils, and desirably less than about 4 mils, and a rigid support extending adjacent one side of the current collector layer so that the c... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5531846 | Apparatus and method for resealing toner cartridges Resealing apparatus for closing the toner-dispensing slot of a toner cartridge, preparatory to refilling that cartridge with toner. The apparatus includes a pair of work stations, each including a fixture for receiving an empty toner cartridge and a guide... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5533107 | Method for routing calls based on predetermined assignments of callers geographic locations The present invention is a method that enables a business with multiple locations within a LATA to use a single number for its service. All callers dial the same number to reach the subscriber's business, and a network routes the calls to the most appropr... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5528289 | Method for automatically adjusting a videoconferencing system camera to center an object A videoconferencing system which is easy to use. A camera unit (17) provides a picture which is displayed on the display screen of a monitor (21A, 21B). A controller (10) controls the operation of the camera and also causes a pointer or other indicator to... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5526685 | Fluid flow rate measuring and controlling apparatus and method for using same A volumetric flow control apparatus and method for measuring and controlling the volumetric flow rate and flow volume of a fluid. The apparatus comprises a reciprocating diaphragm meter having a diaphragm mounted for reciprocating movement and a diaphragm... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5526591 | Excavation bucket and method of digging An excavation bucket includes a bottom assembly which defines a scoop slot opening along a portion of the bottom assembly. The excavation bucket is useful for excavating material in a conventional manner in a first operating mode, and for fine-grading mat... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5526739 | Apparatus for applying variable pressure to a surface The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for applying variable pressure to a surface. The apparatus includes a frame secured to a fixed structure and located proximate to the surface. The frame is in movable relation with a pressure ap... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5528563 | Automatic parking coupon A timer comprising a lamination containing a piece of porous wick material 1, and a reservoir of liquid 6, said liquid 6 and/or said porous wick 1 being such that when the reservoir is opened and the liquid 6 released it soaks into the porous wick 1 to th... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5526635 | Lawn mower including improved blade clutch and brake features A lawn mower including a cutting blade brake and clutch which discourages blade engagement after a predetermined level of blade brake wear, damage, or improper adjustment is encountered. Also provided is an improved idler pulley system providing an improv... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5524346 | Shaving cartridge for wet razors According to the invention, the blade holder has a skin contact surface which is curved in a concave fashion in the moving direction of the razor. This design causes the skin to be curved in accordance with the contact surface while shaving thus achieving... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5525519 | Method for isolating biomolecules from a biological sample with linear polymers A method and composition for isolating biomolecules from a biological sample wherein the sample is mixed with a soluble, linear polymer, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, to form a precipitate. The biomolecule of interest is found in the precipitate or is iso... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5526037 | Method for remotely controlling a peripheral device in a videoconferencing system A videoconferencing system for remotely controlling a peripheral device such as a VCR (20). A controller (10) controls the operation of the peripheral device by transmitting a conversion program to a converter (11G) via a network. The converter stores the... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5526401 | Methods and apparatus for acknowledging a paging message via a cellular network control channel A paging acknowledgement system is provided for communicating both (1) paging messages and (2) acknowledgement messages to confirm reception of the paging messages. The paging acknowledgement system includes at least one communications system, remote comm... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5525006 | Flush mount well protector The invention is a monitoring well cover with a generally planar lid, a generally cylindrical rim, and one or more generally cylindrical skirts. The lid has threads on its side to secure the lid to the rim. The rim has an L-shaped upper edge for receiving... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5522492 | Escalator handrail drive system The present invention comprises an improved escalator handrail drive system. The system is a drive wheel with an uphill and downhill side, an escalator handrail wrapped around a portion of the drive wheel, and two pressure rollers. One pressure roller is ... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5523492 | Polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene copolymers with improved biological activity The present invention comprises novel preparations of polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene copolymers which retain the therapeutic activity of the commercial preparations, but are substantially free from the undesirable effects which are inherent in the prior... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5522985 | Silage-microbial mat system and method This invention relates to remedial bacterial systems in a constructive mat including ensiliaged material, particularly constructed mixed microbial mats for specific bioremedial applications. Preferably, the constructed mixed microbial mat comprises ensile... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5520154 | Fuel injection device according to the solid-state energy storage principle for internal combustion engines The invention pertains to a fuel injection device operating according to the solidstate energy storage principle, whereby a rotor element carried in a pump housing of an electromagnetically driven reciprocating pump is accelerated almost without resistanc... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5520691 | Method and apparatus for re-approximating tissue Methods and apparatuses are described for attaching tendons, ligaments, or other tissue to bone, which includes the use of adjustable head members positioned along filament members. Also disclosed are methods and apparatuses for mending breaks in tissue s... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5521002 | Matte type ink jet film Disclosed is a ink receiving matte coating composition and ink receiving media ink jet printing which comprises a transparent, translucent, or opaque base support, such as polyester film, on to which a matte, opaque ink receptive layer is applied on at le... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5519808 | Transcription interface for a word processing station A transcription interface (10), connected to a general purpose digital computer (11) and a digital dictation recorder (20), for controlling various transcription functions and for automatically transferring information concerning dictation from the record... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5519768 | Facsimile detection system and method In connection with enhanced telephone service, such as personal number service, the detection of whether an incoming telephone call is a facsimile transmission or an ordinary voice call is improved by a utilizing a modified ring back signal during the tim... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5518361 | Method and apparatus for the high-speed handling of compact disc storage containers with minimal product marking or damage An apparatus for stacking cases for compact discs or other storage medium. The apparatus includes the use of specially-timed support elements which upwardly index a compact disc container into the bottom of a stack of like items. Improved handling feature... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5515900 | Collapsible array of panels and a folding display made thereof An array of panels foldably connected such that the array may be collapsed into a single stack of panels, and a method of manufacturing such an array. The array has at least three rows of panels, where the first and second rows have at least two panels an... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5515557 | Method and system for mounting a pump in an adjustable manner to a whirlpool An improved method and system for mounting a pump to a whirlpool. The pump mounting system includes a mounting platform for mounting a pump and a support member for connection of the mounting platform, and thus, the pump, to the underside of a whirlpool. ... | 05/14/1996 |
