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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5653270 | Bottle cap and valve assembly for a bottled water station An improved bottle cap and valve assembly are provided in a bottled water station, wherein the station includes an actuator probe for engaging a bottle cap on an inverted water bottle installed onto the bottled water station. The actuator probe includes a... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5637095 | Medication infusion pump with flexible drive plunger A medication infusion pump is provided for controlled delivery of medication to a patient, wherein the pump includes a space-efficient flexible drive plunger for advancing a piston within a medication-containing syringe or cartridge for administration of ... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5634505 | Refueling system for race cars An improved refueling system is provided for faster and safer pit stop refueling of a race car during a race, wherein the system is particularly designed for faster gravity drain flow to fuel from a pitside fuel tank to a fuel cell on the race car. The re... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5605152 | Optical glucose sensor An improved glucose sensor adapted for in vivo implantation includes one or more optical fiber optrodes mounted within a semipermeable probe housing designed for differential diffusion of glucose and oxygen. In a preferred form, an enzyme optrode comprise... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5586553 | Transcutaneous sensor insertion set An insertion set is provided for transcutaneous placement of a sensor such as a glucose sensor at a selected site within the body of a patient. The insertion set comprises a slotted insertion needle extending through a mounting base adapted for mounting o... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5585025 | SPA control circuit A spa control circuit is provided for regulating a water circulation and heating system in a spa or hot tub or the like. The control circuit comprises a thermostat circuit and a high temperature limit circuit, both of which receive a temperature signal fr... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584813 | Subcutaneous injection set A subcutaneous injection set is disclosed of the type having an insertion needle for quick and easy subcutaneous placement of a soft cannula through which medication can be delivered to a patient. In one preferred form, the subcutaneous injection set comp... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5580444 | Water quality monitor for a water purification system An improved water quality monitor is provided for use in a water purification system of the type having a reverse osmosis unit for producing relatively pure water from a tap water supply. The reverse osmosis unit supplies produced purified water to a rese... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5568806 | Transcutaneous sensor insertion set An improved insertion set is provided for transcutaneous placement of a sensor such as a glucose sensor at a selected site within the body of a patient. The insertion set comprises an insertion needle extending through a mounting base adapted for mounting... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5564885 | Multipurpose work attachment for a front end loader An improved and versatile work attachment is provided for a front end loader of the type having hydraulically actuated frame arms for supporting and manipulating a work attachment at the front of the vehicle. The work attachment comprises a scoop or bucke... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5555595 | Carpet cleaner unit with adjustable power control A cleaner unit for carpet and upholstery and the like includes an adjustable power control so that electrical power usage can be set in accordance with available circuit capacity. The cleaner unit includes multiple electrical loads such as a vacuum motor,... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5553519 | Fastener installation tool An improved fastener installation tool is provided of the type having a fixture pin for seated reception into a mating recess at the shank end of a threaded fastener, while a power-driven socket installs a threaded nut onto the fastener shank. The install... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5545152 | Quick-connect coupling for a medication infusion system A quick-connect coupling is provided for use in a medication infusion system, to permit temporary disconnection and subsequent re-connection of a medication infusion pump relative to a patient without requiring removal of a transcutaneous infusion cannula... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5542720 | Multipoint lock assembly for a sliding door A multipoint lock assembly is provided for securing a sliding door in a tightly closed and locked condition. The multipoint lock assembly comprises a plurality of latch cartridges mounted at vertically spaced positions along a free side edge of a sliding ... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5538511 | Indwelling catheter with stable enzyme coating An improved indwelling catheter adapted for long-term usage includes a stable enzyme coating to prevent occlusion of the catheter lumen. The enzyme coating includes a fibrinolytic and/or lipolytic enzyme incorporated in a catheter coating to resist or con... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5538524 | Crowned row mound sod production process A barrier grown sod production process is provided for use in growing healthy barrier grown sod on a large-scale. The process includes growing seeded growth media on a moisture impervious plastic sheet which is placed over crowned row mounds. Trenches bet... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5536029 | Rowing powered cycle A rowing powered cycle is provided with a pair of rowing arms movable through a fore-aft reciprocal stroke motion and coupled to a drive mechanism for driving the cycle. The rowing arms are additionally coupled to a steering linkage for steering the cycle... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5527450 | Water conductivity monitor for a water purification system An improved water quality monitor is provided for use in a water purification system of the type having a reverse osmosis unit for producing relatively pure water from a tap water supply. The reverse osmosis unit supplies produced purified water to a rese... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5526961 | Sealed actuator probe assembly for a bottled water station An improved actuator probe assembly is provided for a bottled water station of the type having an actuator probe for engaging and opening a valved bottle cap on an inverted water bottle. The probe assembly comprises an inner support funnel and an outer ad... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5524941 | Multipoint door lock assembly A door lock assembly is provided for secure multipoint locking of a door. The lock assembly comprises a main lock cartridge in combination with one or more remote secondary lock cartridges mounted at one side edge of a door, with the main lock cartridge h... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5522525 | Medication dispenser station A medication dispenser station is provided for automatic dispensing of medication in accordance with a prescription schedule for a patient. The station receives and supports a plurality of medication-containing cassettes in a vertical stack, with the cass... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5514103 | Medication infusion pump with improved pressure reservoir An implantable medication infusion pump is provided of the type having a pressure reservoir with a selected pressure fluid therein for maintaining liquid medication in an adjacent medication chamber under a substantially constant pressure. The reservoir c... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5514182 | Prosthetic joint with semipermeable capsule with reinforcing ribs A prosthetic joint such as a hip prosthesis includes a semipermeable membrane to encapsulate articulating surfaces of the joint. The semipermeable membrane permits circulation of natural body fluid to the articulating surfaces of the joint for lubrication... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5505713 | Indwelling catheter with stable enzyme coating An improved indwelling catheter adapted for long-term usage includes a stable enzyme coating to prevent occlusion of the catheter lumen. The enzyme coating includes a fibrinolytic and/or lipolytic enzyme incorporated in a catheter coating to resist or con... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5505709 | Mated infusion pump and syringe An improved medication infusion pump is provided of the type for receiving and supporting a medication-containing syringe, wherein the pump and syringe include matingly interfitted components to ensure use of the pump with a compatible and correctly insta... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5490455 | Aircraft trash collection and compacting apparatus A trash collection and compacting apparatus primarily intended for use onboard an aircraft comprising a stationary compactor unit and interrelated movable trolley unit, the trolley unit having a plurality of separate trash collection chambers into which t... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5482473 | Flex circuit connector A connector is provided for electrical connection to a flex circuit in a hermetically sealed manner. The flex circuit comprises thin film conductors encased between layers of insulative material, and including a proximal end with conductive contact pads e... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5473866 | Vacuum packmachine for french fries An improved packaging machine is provided for vacuum packing elongated products such as french fries into a succession of sealed bags. The packaging machine includes a weigh station for dropping pre-weighed product charges through a vertical column for pr... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5466218 | Method of cleaning an implanted medication infusion pump with discharge side port A medication infusion pump is provided of the type adapted for implantation into the body of a patient, and for programmable delivery of a selected medication through a catheter to the patient over an extended period of time. A side port assembly is mount... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5464127 | Sealed actuator probe assembly for a bottled water station An improved actuator probe assembly is provided for a bottled water station of the type having an actuator probe for engaging and opening a valved bottle cap on an inverted water bottle. The probe assembly comprises an inner support funnel and an outer ad... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5462525 | Flow sensor for an infusion pump An infusion pump for delivering a selected medication to a patient is provided with an inductance flow sensor for monitoring and verifying delivery of medication in response to pump operation. The flow sensor comprises a compact inductor coil wrapped abou... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5461554 | Double ended high intensity lamp holder A double ended high intensity lamp holder of the type used in television and motion picture lighting applications is provided with an improved lamp holder for securely and safely supporting a double ended lamp. The improved fixture includes a pair of lamp... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5460618 | Side slit catheter An improved side slit catheter is provided for use in long term delivery of a selected medication to a patient, wherein the catheter has a distal end tip shaped to permit expulsion of an occlusive deposit. The catheter includes an elongated lumen for pass... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5456940 | System for lubricating a syringe barrel A system and related method are provided for lubricating an interior surface of a device, such as the inner diameter surface of a syringe barrel. A fixture is provided for receiving and supporting the syringe barrel with an open rear end in alignment with... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5449093 | Bottled water station with removable reservoir An improved bottled water station includes a removable reservoir for drop-in installation into and lift-out removal from a station housing. The reservoir is constructed from a lightweight molded plastic or the like to have an open upper end for receiving ... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5437842 | Foam control system A foam control system is provided for eliminating foam in a process fluid system, such as foam generated in the course of blanching steps and the like involving processing of potatoes or other food products. The foam control system includes one or more ca... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5435909 | Water quality monitor for a water purification system An improved water quality monitor is provided for use in a water purification system of the type having a reverse osmosis unit for producing relatively pure water from a tap water supply. The reverse osmosis unit supplies produced purified water to a rese... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5434761 | Squeeze flashlight A novelty flashlight is provided with a deformable body in the shape of a novelty character, wherein manual squeezing of the deformable body is effective to close an electrical circuit to energize a lamp. The flashlight includes a flashlight unit adapted ... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5433710 | Medication infusion pump with fluoropolymer valve seat A medication infusion pump is provided for use in the programmable delivery of a selected medication to a patient, wherein the pump includes a fluoropolymer valve seat engageable with a nonmetallic valve member. The fluoropolymer valve seat defines a subs... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5413152 | Bottle cap and valve assembly for a bottled water station An improved bottle cap and valve assembly are provided in a bottled water station, wherein the station includes an actuator probe for engaging a bottle cap on an inverted water bottle installed onto the bottled water station. The actuator probe includes a... | 05/09/1995 |
