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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5845456 | Basement waterproofing A drain conduit is disposed contiguous with and sealed to a footer which supports a foundation wall. The conduit is an upwardly open, impervious trough having an openwork cover. Any water leaking through the foundation wall or between the wall and the foo... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5813443 | Vapor recovery fuel nozzles A vacuum assisted, vapor recovery fuel nozzle comprising a nozzle body and a spout mounted thereon. The spout comprises an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube and passage means in the body provide a fuel passage. The inner and outer tubes define ... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5695221 | Fuel hose breakaway units A fuel hose breakaway unit comprising couplers that are held in assembled relation by longitudinally extending fingers that are mounted on the outlet coupler and engage abutment lugs on the inlet coupler. When a predetermined longitudinal separation force... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5660465 | Apparatus and system for producing foamed cementitious products An apparatus and method for introducing a metered volume of air into a continuously generated and flowing slurry composed of metered dry cementitious material, metered water and metered air entraining (or foaming) agent and for homogenizing this air into ... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5655576 | Vapor recovery nozzles and sub-assemblies therefor A vapor recovery nozzle, employed in minimizing atmospheric pollution by fuel vapors is described. The nozzle comprises a bellows which is compressed against the fill pipe of a vehicle fuel tank during discharge of fuel therein. The bellows surrounds a no... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5645115 | Dispensing nozzles A fuel nozzle has a modular construction wherein valve, venturi and spout modules are mounted in a bore formed in a nozzle body. The main fuel valve is controlled, independently of fuel pressurization, in response to a mechanical signal input, acting thro... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5636667 | Conversion of fuel dispensers to provide for vacuum assisted vapor recovery Fuel dispensers are converted to provide vaccum assisted recovery of vapors. Where previously provided with, or "plumbed" for, a pressure balance type of recovery system, the prior hose means is disconnected to permit mounting of a fuel driven, vacuum pum... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5620031 | Vapor recovery fuel nozzles A vacuum assisted, vapor recovery fuel nozzle comprising a nozzle body and a spout mounted thereon. The spout comprises an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube and a passage in the body provide a fuel passage. The inner and outer tubes define a va... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5620030 | Vapor recovery fuel nozzles A vacuum assisted, vapor recovery fuel nozzle comprising a nozzle body and a spout mounted thereon. The spout comprises an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube and a passage in the body provide a fuel passage. The inner and outer tubes define a va... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5604681 | Coupler identification systems A system for blending fluids comprises a plurality of fluid sources to which utilization conduits are selectively connected. The blending operation for a predefined combination of fluids is controlled by a computer employing a software control program. An... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5587008 | Sand molding media for iron castings A sand molding medium for the use in founding of iron. The medium includes wettable uintaite as a carbon source supplemental to sea coal. The wettable uintaite is included in a carbon additive that is combined with sea coal to formulate the carbon compone... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5577538 | Liquid dispensing nozzles having improved view glass/flow indicators A fuel dispensing nozzle is provided with a view glass/fuel flow indicator that are disposed between the main fuel valve and a downstream check valve. The view glass/flow indicator means comprise a pair of horizontally aligned view glasses. A plurality of... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5564487 | Continuous casting mold having radiation source for level measurement A continuous casting mold comprises a mold tube encased in a water jacket. A radioactive source on one side of the mold tube and scintillation crystal detector on the opposite side of the mold tube are employed to gauge the level of the molten metal in th... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5551550 | Article accumulator for use with a robotic hand An article accumulator is designed for use with a robotic hand. The accumulator comprises an open frame having an endless open conveyor for receiving and transporting individual aligned rows of generally flattened articles such as frozen burger patties. A... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5535984 | Safety coupler locking means An elbow coupler includes a linkage for locking the coupler to an adapter. The linkage has a resilient, laterally deflectable link that limits the forces applied to the linkage thereby preventing the components of the linkage from being overstressed. A sp... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5515890 | Control system for filling tanks with liquids A system for controlling the loading of fuel into a multi-compartmented transport tank interrupts loading of fuel when the level of fuel in any compartment is above a given upper level and prevents loading when the level of fuel is above a given lower lev... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5510946 | Circuit breaker protection against "arc short circuit" hazards An electrical service installation comprises a plurality of circuit breakers protecting against overcurrent hazards in branch load circuits. An acceleration, bypass circuit is provided for each circuit breaker. Current flow through each of the bypass circ... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5505432 | "Fish tapes" and anti-snagging devices therefor A "fish tape" for installing electrical conductors in conduits is provided with an anti-snagging device. The anti-snagging device comprises a spherical roller to forms the leading portion of the "fish tape" as it is fed into a conduit. The roller "rides o... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5495874 | Woven fabric sheeting A woven fabric sheeting combines the comfort features of cotton fabrics with the durability advantages of polyester fabrics. The sheeting construction is characterized by the use of cotton warp yarns and continuous filament, texturized, polyester filling ... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5492146 | Pressure regulators A sanitary pressure regulator comprises a pressure sensing chamber, downstream of an orifice, has its upper portion defined by a diaphragm. A valve stem, mounted on the diaphragm, extends downwardly through the orifice and has a plug disposed on the upstr... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5460210 | Control system for filling tanks with liquids A system for controlling the loading of fuel into a multi-compartmented transport tank interrupts loading of fuel when the level of fuel in any compartment is above a given upper level and prevents loading when the level of fuel is above a given lower lev... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5454394 | Emergency shut-off valves An emergency valve is provided to shut off the flow of fuel in the event a fuel dispenser is struck with sufficient force to rupture the fuel conduit means therefor. The valve comprises a lower housing connected to a source of pressurized fuel and an uppe... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5454602 | Fuel hose breakaway unit A breakaway unit which is adapted to be mounted in series flow relation with a fuel nozzle. The breakaway unit comprises a flex section which assures an axial transmission of forces to a valve section which is separated when a vehicle drives away from a d... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5435357 | Vapor recovery fuel nozzle systems providing an improved slurpee function A vapor recovery, fuel dispensing nozzle possessing the capability of providing a slurpee function, i.e., removing liquid fuel from the vapor return passage of a hose that connects the nozzle to a fuel dispenser. Removal of the liquid fuel is achieved by ... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5424117 | Fabrics for surgical gowns and the like and method of making same and textile products made therefrom Three reuasable surgical/medical fabrics provide improved barrier properties, as reflected by their Suter ratings, and also posses a "hand" similar to a "cotton hand". The Suter ratings are degraded in the order of 10%-20% after 100 sterile reprocessing c... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5421382 | Vapor recovery nozzles and sub-assemblies therefor A vapor recovery nozzle employed in minimizing atmospheric pollution by fuel vapors is described. The nozzle comprises a bellows which is compressed against the fill pipe of a vehicle during discharge of fuel therein. The bellows surrounds a nozzle spout ... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5404903 | Smart vent valve for cargo tanks employed in transporting hazardous commodities A "smart vent" valve is mounted on a liquid storage tank employed in the transportation of liquid. The valve prevents overpressurization of the tank due to increases in vapor pressure and prevents discharge of liquid through the valve in response to press... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5403056 | Robotic hand for transferring articles A robotic hand on a robot is capable of picking-up several generally flattened articles in a stack form in a gentle non-damaging manner. The robotic hand has a manifold for directing controlled pressure air and a set of gripper finger assemblies extending... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5398700 | Surgical drape with improved construction for critical zone panel A surgical drive comprises a main panel and a "critical zone" panel secured thereto. A fenestration is formed by cutting through the "critical zone" panel. The main panel is a light weight fabric having a relatively high coefficient of friction. The "crit... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5394891 | Surgical drape with improved critical zone panel A fenestrated surgical drape includes a "critical zone" panel surrounding the fenestration. The "critical zone" panel comprises an upper absorbent panel and underlying, upper and lower barrier panels. The absorbent layer and upper barrier panel are joined... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5388385 | Food article filling head A filling head for loading food articles such as franks into individual packaging trays is adapted for quick connect to a power system and a loader parent machine. The filling head comprises an open frame, at least two spring loaded flapper doors hingeabl... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5368343 | Pull rings for the operating levers of quick connect/disconnect couplings A quick connect/disconnect coupling comprises locking levers. Pull rings facilitate pivoting of the locking levels to a release position. The pull rings are resiliently mounted on the levers in positions that prevent the pulls rings from interfering with ... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5358595 | Label feeder for open-top containers A label feeder for use with an automated packaging machine wherein open-top containers are moved along a conveyor line. The label feeder comprises an open frame with a substantially horizontally extending supporting arm extending therefrom and a motor mou... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5349994 | Control system for filling tanks with liquids A system for controlling the loading of fuel into a multi-compartmented transport tank interrupts loading of fuel when the level of fuel in any compartment is above a given upper level and prevents loading when the level of fuel is above a given lower lev... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5333653 | Inflatable manhole sealing device A manhole sealing device enables the recovery of vapors displaced from a tank during the process of filling a tank with fuel, through the manhole. The sealing device comprises a sealing gasket, which has an inflation chamber defined by two tubular walls. ... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5290269 | Hygienic products and fabrics therefor A knit terry fabric having hydrophobic/hydrophilic characteristics provides hygienic panels for washable, reusable, incontinent pads and diapers. In one embodiment, a non-woven fabric, stiffener sheet is employed in an incontinent pad to resist its being ... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5273071 | Dry disconnect couplings A dry disconnect coupling comprises an adapter connected to a liquid conduit and a coupler connected to another liquid conduit. The adapter and coupler each have poppets which seal passageway outlets thereof when they are disconnected. When connected, mea... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5244718 | Synthetic fabrics and surgical/medical products made therefrom A polyester wrapper fabric having permeability for penetration of steam in sterilization surgical instruments. The fabric is a two by two twill in which the filling yarns are core and affect texturized yarn. A herringbone weave is another embodiment. In o... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5232028 | Vapor recovery drop tubes A drop tube/adapter unit, mounted on the riser pipe of a fuel storage tank, defines a fuel inlet path and an annular vapor return path during a loading operation. A vapor valve, provided in the vapor return path, prevents escape of vapors when a loading o... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5222520 | Fuel hose breakaway unit A breakaway unit which is adapted to be mounted in series flow relation with a fuel nozzle. The breakaway unit comprises a flex section which assures an axial transmission of forces to a valve section which is separated when a vehicle drives away from a d... | 06/29/1993 |
