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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D653499 | Quick fill adaptor for a fluid container | 02/07/2012 |
| 6269474 | Software re-engineering system An optimization system including an option to convert existing code to a code-less environment or to create a codeless environment by the establishment of all essential application elements in files. The code-less environment is created through a design a... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6238766 | Moisture barrier protection system and method A tough, high-strength geomembrane made from a custom blend of polyethylene copolymers, for protecting waterproofing courses from impact and pressure damage of debris resting against the waterproof course. A slip sheet configuration reduces surfaces stres... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6199290 | Method and apparatus for automatic loading and registration of PCBs An automatic registration system to be used with a drilling machine that automatic loads PCBs by pushing PCBs from a cart or similar carrier onto the tooling plate for drilling and other operations. The automatic registration system includes at least a to... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6145124 | Software optimization system A system for reading existing program source codes which may be initially stored in computer memory, hard disk storage devices, on floppy disk storage device, diskettes, or virtually any other computer readable medium. A table lookup may be used to conver... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6132343 | Physical conditioning apparatus Apparatus for strength and aerobic conditioning is disclosed, and comprises a frame with support from which a support arm projects. A rotatable hub is mounted on the support arm, and a suspension rod with a resistance mass at one end depends from the hub.... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6122887 | Moisture barrier protection system and method A tough, high-strength geomembrane made from a custom blend of polyethylene copolymers, for protecting waterproofing courses from impact and pressure damage of debris resting against the waterproof course. A slip sheet configuration reduces surfaces stres... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6089797 | Thermal equalization system In a thermal equalization system a machine tool carriage preferably of aluminum but which could be made of other lightweight materials, a drilling spindle housing is mounted on the carriage. At least one spindle housing is be mounted said carriage to serv... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6082434 | Support for hanging crocheted pieces In hanging support for displays, curtains and the like which are made from crocheted material, a plurality of generally inelastic support structures are attached to said crocheted material and spaced apart so as to prevent sagging. The support structures ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6019499 | Method of conditioning hydrocarbon liquids and an apparatus for carrying out the method Method and device (FIG. 1) for conditioning of hydrocarbon fluids before their fractioning by means of mechanical vibrations comprise the supply of fluid into the space (1) of the rotating working wheel (2), discharge of fluid into the circular chamber (4... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6016798 | Method of heating a liquid and a device therefor Method and device for fluid heating (FIG. 1) by acting With mechanical vibrations, comprising supply of fluid into the space (1) of the rotating working wheel (2), discharge of fluid into the circular chamber (4), formed by the working wheel and the stato... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5998747 | Switch plate assembly In the present invention, a switch plate cover for an electrical toggle switch comprises three components. The first is a face plate which has an orifice and two standard screw holes for mounting to the switch. The second is a shaped toggle actuator cover... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5957788 | Sports practice apparatus Apparatus for practicing a wide range of sports is disclosed, and comprises a frame with an upstanding support standard from which a support arm projects. A rotatable hub is mounted on the support arm, and a vertically depending suspension rod depends fro... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5919120 | Tool changer method In a tool changer system comprising one or more tool grippers together with a pressure foot insert change pod supported on a U-V slide which is independent of the machine work table. The slide services a tool magazine mounted on the machine tool in close ... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5820538 | Tool cassette holder In a tool changer system comprising one or more tool grippers together with a pressure foot insert change pod supported on a U-V slide which is independent of the machine work table. The slide services a tool magazine mounted on the machine tool in close ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5769768 | Tool gripping apparatus In a tool changer system comprising one or more tool grippers together with a pressure foot insert change pod supported on a U-V slide which is independent of the machine work table. The slide services a tool magazine mounted on the machine tool in close ... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5764518 | Self reproducing fundamental fabricating machine system A system of units for constructing or replicating a means (10,10,10p) including means of diverse materials consisting of a plurality of pieces (20,22,23, 156-165) having at least one indicia (18) thereon for detection thereof, at least one adjoining means... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5735646 | Interruptible feed rate drilling system In a system which interrupts the infeed signal generated by a CNC machine drive signals are applied to at least an RPM Control Electronics Module to drive the rotation of a cutting tool and the infeed drive motor electronics. A solid state relay intercept... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5702213 | Retractable registration pin apparatus A retractable registration pin to be used on the tooling plate of a printed wire board drilling machine for alignment of PWB panels on the tooling plate for drilling. In the instant invention, a soft plug which receives a registration pin is mounted on a ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5622387 | Bookmark A bookmark which will hold its place in a book and holds the book in a closed position. This is accomplished by attaching an elastic cord or band to the top of the bookmark at a position spaced apart from the binding. When the elastic cord or band is posi... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5593114 | Synthetic vision automatic landing system A system is provided which permits a display of ground conditions to the pilot through the use of a forward looking sensor set and uses signals generated from the aircraft to simulate ground aid signals which are used for automatic landing of the aircraft... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5551652 | Standby control system In an aircraft control system a standby cable system which does not significantly affect existing control system friction, but detects when the primary cables are severed and actuates an alternative elevator control mechanism. The standby cable loop of th... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5054934 | Sanitary dispenser A dispenser for granulated or powdered materials which includes at least one container having an opening at the top thereof, a bottom to such container having a means for removing the contents of said container through said bottom, means for receiving sai... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5002203 | Tank with entry fitting This invention relates generally to the fluid of water tanks. More specifically this invention relates to water tank structure and quick change fittings for tanks which are adapted for the storage and dispensing of drinking water although any liquid could... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4629036 | Shopping cart braking wheel This invention relates generally to devices which are designed to prevent loss of shopping carts from shopping center parking lots or other areas where use thereof is expected. More specifically, it relates to a particular wheel design which locks when re... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4546509 | Multiple queen beehive This invention relates generally to devices which are designed to facilitate the collection of honey and the cultivation of beehives. More specifically, it relates to a particular beehive construction which permits more than one colony of bees in the same... | 10/15/1985 |
| 4178952 | Inertial valve An inertial trip valve actuated by vibration to close gas lines and the like in the event of earthquake for safety. Said valve is provided with an external reset. Said reset cannot be used to defeat the operation of the device by tying the reset handle be... | 12/18/1979 |
| 4155471 | Trailer/container unit A separate container and receiving trailer adapted for raising and lowering of a said separate container such that the container may be lowered to the ground and left in a stationary position while the trailer may be towed to other work areas. When desire... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4133261 | Can crusher This invention relates generally to devices designed to crush metal cans such as beverage containers and the like. More specifically, this invention relates to a can crushing device having a base upon which to place the can to be crushed and having a mean... | 01/09/1979 |
| 4126253 | Clothes hanger adapter This invention relates generally to various devices used to hang clothes. More specifically, it relates to a clothes hanger adapter for wire hangers which comprises a tube adapted for receiving the lower hanger bar of a conventional wire hanger. Slidably ... | 11/21/1978 |
| 4125192 | Game equipment support rack A game apparatus holder for supporting a conventional type ball striking device and conventional type balls in such a manner that the ball striking device head portion is prevented from contacting any surface and thereby preventing warp or strain thereof.... | 11/14/1978 |
| 4067485 | Paint tank unit A convenient and efficient paint tank which utilizes water pressure as the pressure means for dispensing paint from the tank through the application device. More specifically a paint tank having an upper and lower chamber separated by a flexible diaphram.... | 01/10/1978 |
| 3999419 | Body and frame straightening machine This invention relates generally to horizontal frames for supporting damaged motor vehicles and allowing various pulling operations to be performed thereon. These pulling operations are performed by anchoring of the vehicles to the frame and force applied... | 12/28/1976 |
| 3996873 | Halyard clip A halyard clip is disclosed which may be readily employed in the rigging of sailboats. More particular the halyard clip is a generally L shaped device attached to the mast for securing the halyards of sailboats in a fixed position, thereby allowing the wi... | 12/14/1976 |
| 3984732 | Hose guide A device for preventing the entanglement or wedging of paint, water or air hoses with the tires of a vehicle being worked on. Specifically, an elongated, longitudinally extendable hose guide adapted to be engaged with the body or frame of a motor vehicle ... | 10/05/1976 |
