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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5948934 | Process for recycling polyester obtained from orto, meta and para bencendicarboxilic acids A process is disclosed for recycling of polyester used in the fabrication of molded plastic goods, such as films, carbonated beverage bottles and particularly waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) bottle grade, manufacturing residues and other manufact... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5899802 | Tenderizing poultry meat through constant electrical stimulation An apparatus and method for automatically electrically stimulating poultry carcasses in poultry processing plants in order to tenderize the poultry meat are disclosed. Carcasses suspended by shackles from a moving processing line are transported between t... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5890290 | Adjustable depth safety cutter An improved carton cutter has an incrementally extendable fully retractable first cutting blade with a depressible safety guard at its front end. A strap cutting second blade is fixed at a hooked rear end of the cutter. A ratchet mechanism provides audibl... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5888132 | Post kill tenderization of poultry meat through constant electrical stimulation An apparatus and method for automatically electrically stimulating poultry carcasses in poultry processing plants in order to tenderize the poultry meat are disclosed. Carcasses suspended by shackles from a moving processing line are transported between t... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5866175 | Stretch blow molding machine monitoring system A system for monitoring a stretch blow molding machine includes devices for monitoring the position of a stretch rod with respect to a mold, an air pressure sensor for monitoring air pressure introduced through the stretch rod, and a sensor for monitoring... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5862042 | Multiple output DC to DC converter A multiple output dc to dc converter is described that has multiple regulated output voltages. This is achieved by using a common subcircuit in conjunction with multiple input subcircuits to power multiple output circuits. The common subcircuit is used wi... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5861734 | Control architecture for interleaved converters A control system for an converter circuit using two interleaved boost circuits is described which uses a single PWM controller to control the switches in both of the interleaved boost circuits. A voltage feedback control circuit monitors the output voltag... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5861323 | Process for manufacturing metal ball electrodes for a semiconductor device Process for manufacturing arrays of metal balls for interconnect testing and/or interconnect bonding of microelectronic devices and the like with substrates are formed by securing metal balls in predetermined patterns of apertures in an insulating membran... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5855002 | Artificially intelligent natural language computational interface system for interfacing a human to a data processor having human-like responses A system for interfacing a human user to a data processor which receives inputs from the user and includes associated storage resource information. The data processor generates outputs to the user and associated output devices. The interface system includ... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5852653 | Communications line security device A device and method for securing terminal equipment connected to a communications line is disclosed. The device, when inserted into the communications line between the caller and terminal equipment, places an air gap in the communications line physically ... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5849208 | Making apparatus for conducting biochemical analyses Miniaturized, self-contained apparatus for conducting bio-chemical reactions and analyses is formed in a compact structure made from a substrate which includes a plurality of reaction chambers and a plurality of analysis chambers which are in fluid commun... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5846026 | Method for pipeline padding A method for pipeline padding for reducing the size of spoil disposed in a pile utilizes a vehicle having first and second sides adapted for movement on the surface of the spoil pile. The vehicle includes first and second surface engaging devices disposed... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5845826 | Arm pouch accesory and the method for using same for the delivery of mail An arm pouch accessory or support structure adapted to be worn by a mail carrier to assist in the carrying, sorting, and delivery of incoming and outgoing mail, as well as the method or process of using this accessory. The arm pouch facilitates the exchan... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5844663 | Method and apparatus for sequential exposure printing of ultra high resolution digital images using multiple multiple sub-image generation and a programmable moving-matrix light valve An ultra high resolution photographic printing system that generates and rasterizes multiple sub-images synchronized with positioning coordinates that program a moving-matrix light valve during sequentially timed exposures. Diagonal displacement masking o... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5816579 | Three dimensional mannequin for marksmanship and weapons training practice A marksmanship and weapons training mannequin is disclosed which employs a lifesize mannequin torso in place of the traditional paper targets. The mannequin torso provides more realistic training and provides anatomically correct aiming references. The ma... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5813001 | Method for performing optimized intelligent searches of knowledge bases using submaps associated with search objects A method and apparatus is provided for searching a knowledge base to determine whether a search object matches any of a plurality of knowledge base entries. Initially, at least one search object bit is selected and examined to determine whether the knowle... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5802619 | Cheerleading skirt with improved waistband A skirt suitable for cheerleading is described which is formed by a body and a waistband. The body forms the main section of the skirt and attached along its top edge to the waistband which fits snugly to the wearer's waist, yet still allows for extreme a... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5792032 | Training mannikin A training system is formed by supporting a mannikin torso on a rigidly fixed base. The mannikin torso provides anatomically defined aiming references and may be attached to a frame which is supported by the base. The base allows the frame to be positione... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5790586 | Method and apparatus for simultaneously illuminating, viewing and measuring the temperature of a body Temperature of a body is determined by measuring the infrared radiation emitted by the body while simultaneously viewing the body. The body is viewed through a viewing cone with visible wavelength light conducted to the body from a remote source by optica... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5788168 | Self-loading mobile crusher system A self-loading mobile crusher system for reducing the size of debris disposed in a pile includes a vehicle having first and second sides adapted for movement on the surface of the debris pile. The vehicle includes first and second surface engaging devices... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5787405 | Method and system for creating financial instruments at a plurality of remote locations which are controlled by a central office In the present invention, utilizing a data processing system at one location such as the home office, and another data processing system at a remote location such as a convenience store, an authorized convenience store employee may print financial instrum... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5787079 | Method and apparatus for creating multiple subchannels in a single two-way radio channel A system for creating multiple subchannels in a single two-way radio channel and a power control system for a mobile radio transmitter are described. Each subchannel in the system is capable of carrying voice or data. Each subchannel is split into an uppe... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5776530 | Deep fat frying apparatus with automated oil management and methods An automated deep fat frying apparatus comprises a plurality of cooking vats in a housing having a filter pan pump assembly. The apparatus has an oil distribution system and a control system having a computer programmed to operate and control oil transfer... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5750972 | Document for conducting electronic financial transactions A commercial paper document is provided with all necessary information to be a legal negotiable instrument sufficient to complete a financial transaction via facsimile. The commercial paper document contains user input fields (including a payee name, a da... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5743220 | Internal combustion engine with central chamber The present invention relates to a central combustion chamber engine consisting of an assembly formed by pistons that move from ends opposed to a combustion chamber, in which said chamber has intake and exhaust control means for the combustion gases (valv... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5739731 | Self-tuning resonant cavity filter In one form of the invention, a resonant cavity filter (50) is disclosed, comprising an input port (210) for receiving an input signal, a dielectric resonator (204) in a cavity, the dielectric resonator operable to receive an input signal from the input p... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5737168 | Electrical power management system A control system used to monitor an AC power source connected to AC powered user equipment. The control system is designed to monitor the output voltages of the AC power source to ensure that they are maintained within a predetermined operating window con... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5730292 | Method and apparatus for identifying insulin vials A system of color-coded vial caps, with tactile raised symbols on top, to help diabetic patients, even visually impaired patients, or their care providers distinguish between insulin types. The system is comprised of six different vial caps, all the same ... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5721123 | Methods and apparatus for direct heating of biological material Biological material is cycled through a sequence of temperatures by containing the material in a vessel positioned in a chamber maintained at a temperature which is no higher than the lowest temperature in a predetermined temperature sequence. The vessel ... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5716551 | Static dissipative composition and process for static disspative coatings A U.V. curable composition for application to a substrate surface to provide a static dissipative coating which comprises a conductive matrix constituent having a crown type ligand selected from the group consisting of podands, coronands and cryptands in ... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5711927 | Method for the purification and separation of fullerenes This invention relates to a method of purifying afullerenes by recrystallization of a fullerene-complexing agent complex and to a fullerene-complexing agent complex.... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5709546 | Water sanitizing system and process A method for incorporating concurrrent delivery of a bactericidal agent into water intended for supply to a dental unit. A reservoir adapted to contain a liquid bactericidal agent is connected to a variable rate pump having an inlet line extending from th... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5707684 | Method for producing micro-optical components A method for direct printing of micro-optical components (82) onto optical substrates (84) or active devices to create optical circuit elements as well as micro-optical components and systems, such as plano-convex circular, cylindrical or square lenslets,... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5705463 | Composition and process for removal of ionic salt deposits A composition and method for the removal of ionic salt deposits from a surface using an organic solvent of low polarity and a complexing agent. The complexing agent is chosen from a group which includes podands, cryptands, and coronands. The method provid... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5702081 | Bracket apparatus A bracket apparatus for mounting a cantilevered banner assembly to an upstanding pole. The cantilevered banner assembly has a cantilever strut and the pole has at least one generally planar surface. The bracket apparatus includes a generally C-shaped brac... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5694733 | Flag/banner display system A flag/banner display system comprising a generally horizontal, cantilever mounting of a first base strut from which is mounted a pivotal strut array adapted for supporting a flag/banner therefrom. The pivotal strut array is formed in angulated fashion th... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5688391 | Method for electro-deposition passivation of ink channels in ink jet printhead A method for manufacturing ink jet printheads and the product printheads derived therefrom. The method involves the electrodeposition passivation of ink channels in ink jet printheads.... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5662623 | Intravenous injection cap support apparatus The apparatus includes a base engaged with a support arm, which support arm is adapted to receive a tubing clip. The tubing clip includes a slot that is adapted to receive intravenous tubing or a central venous catheter and to retain the tubing in a secur... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5651409 | Investment casting gating for metal wood golf club heads Tooling for injection molding a wax pattern in connection with investment casting of a metal wood golf club head, in which the golf club head is a positive duplicate of the wax pattern and has a body having an exterior, a hollow interior accessible throug... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5651408 | Investment casting gating for metal wood golf club heads A wax pattern for use in connection with investment casting of a metal wood golf club head, in which the golf club head is a positive duplicate of the wax pattern. The wax pattern includes a body having a hollow interior accessible through an orifice and ... | 07/29/1997 |
