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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6255964 | Universal aircraft panel with a dynamically symmetrical series of displays for the directional and rate flight instruments An integrated and dynamic symmetrical display of flight instruments for universal use in aircraft, wherein key instruments indicating with respect to aircraft direction are specifically arrayed with respect to key instruments indicating aircraft rate, whe... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6237183 | Toothbrush and brush head for said toothbrush A toothbrush and replaceable brush head wherein the brush head is easily and positively inserted and removed by axial motion along the axis of the handle. The handle and head have cooperating tongue and groove configurations providing parallel guides to r... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6113471 | Chassis journal corrector system A system for correcting and truing worn journals in engines and motors without removing the crankshaft from the apparatus, or removing the engine from the chassis of a vehicle and disassembling the same. An engine may be left in the chassis, the crankcase... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6092252 | Motor driven toothbrush, in particular an electric toothbrush A motor-driven toothbrush including a brush head disposed at an angle to the brush handle wherein the brush head partakes of rotary or arcuate motion, wherein the handle includes a flexible or articulated section permitting the brush head and an end porti... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6068091 | Externally mounted bracket system for disc brakes An externally mounted bracket system for disc brakes, as especially associated with the drive trains of heavy duty vehicles, wherein a generally T-shaped bracket plate may be secured to the housing of either a transmission or a rear axle, and a fluid pres... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5970684 | Leverage plate for cereal boxes and the like A plate to facilitate the application of leverage forces onto the upper portions of a top line seal on a cereal bag in a carton, for example, whereby separating the upper bag portions and rupturing the seal can be effected by persons of limited manipulati... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5937931 | Low-pressure die casting plant The casting plant includes dual independent casting workstations which sequentially interact with a common core inserting station, the dual workstations include casting removal stations, cooling and blackwash stations, and casting die travelling and manip... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5863282 | Therapeutic and orthopedic leg rest system for desks A unique, simple, and effective leg rest system of great versatility for desks, wherein a hinged or retractable panel is disposed within the leg opening of any desk, and is shifted from an inactive out-of-the-way position to an active position which may b... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5802807 | Versatile knockdown manual bag filling apparatus for particulate material A versatile apparatus for quickly and easily filling bags of sand, dirt, or other particulate material which includes a scoop mounted on a lower frame and upwardly extending handles which are braced to the lower frame in use. A latch is provided to detach... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5791505 | Cap-carried external extractor for wadding filler in medicine bottles A cap for pill bottles and like medicinal containers normally having cotton wadding therein between the pills or capsules and the open mouth of the bottle, wherein the cap is provided with an external hook member which is positionable to be inserted into ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5782810 | Multipart radiopaque and/or magnetically detectable tube catheter and method of fabrication thereof An improved readily fabricated catheter having a detectable marker incorporated therein wherein the catheter is a conventional flexible and transparent polymeric tube of any usual or desired length, but wherein one end of which is relieved to define a soc... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5755699 | Safety needle system assuring hazard-free handling after needle contamination A safety needle and blood collection and sampling system precluding needlstick injury by contaminated needles wherein a used needle is captured immediately within its carrier upon retraction of the needle flush with the carrier. Blood sampling is effected... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5678235 | Safe ceramic encapsulation of hazardous waste with specific shale material A safely encapsulated hazardous waste product free of unwanted leaching of contaminated metal constitutents and process therefor wherein a quantity of hazardous waste and a quantity of shale material characterized by having an aluminosilicate content cont... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5613895 | Particulate flow control system A simple and effective means is provided to control sand blast or like particulate media flow in the cleaning and scouring of workpieces to insure substantially uniform cleaning. To this end, microwave energy is directed at the particle flow, and energy r... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5591806 | High solids ethylene acrylic acid aqueous dispersions and methods of producing same A uniquely treated bead of ethylene acrylic acid (EAA) capable of forming a high solids aqueous dispersion in excess of 38% solids wherein the EAA may be prepared by either batch or continuous processes wherein the EAA is substantially fully reacted with ... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5527409 | Method of making recycled tire roof sheeting An inexpensive, durable, and easily applied roofing material for commercial establishments prepared from waste and used tires, wherein the tires are shredded into small particle size, and thence uniquely compacted into large log-like article of substantia... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5477798 | High strength, high safety submersible vessel resistant to extreme external pressures A submersible or submarine vessel having a unique pressure hull formed from a plurality of truncated spherical cells having at least one opening, wherein said cells are connected together in a generally loop array with said openings in confronting relatio... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5429411 | Controls for tractor-trailer air deflector system A plurality of spaced louvers in an airflow control system on top of a tractor cab open up to permit a flow of air to impinge on the front face of the trailer to exert a braking force to augment the braking force exerted by the wheel brakes to slow down t... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5430111 | High solids ethylene acrylic acid aqueous dispersions and methods of producing same A uniquely treated bead of ethylene acrylic acid (EAA) capable of forming a high solids aqueous dispersion in excess of 38% solids wherein the EAA may be prepared by either batch or continuous processes wherein the EAA is substantially fully reacted with ... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5395347 | Safe blood collection system A safety needle and blood collection and sampling system precluding needlstick injury by contaminated needles wherein a used needle is captured immediately within its carrier upon retraction of the needle flush with the carrier. Blood sampling is effected... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5360423 | Means for safe collection and transfer of body fluids A simple and versatile system for the safe transfer and collection of body fluids, such as blood, wherein an enlarged generally cup-shaped guide port receives therewithin the transfer needle which is recessed rearwardly from the open end of the guide port... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5332374 | Axially coupled flat magnetic pump An axially coupled magnetic pump having a housing of minimum motor length, including an eddy-free seal sheet interposed between the rotor and stator, and sealing the pump housing outwardly of the rotor. A rotor magnet configuration in conjunction with spe... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5319834 | Versatile heavy duty tire bead puller A heavy duty bead remover for vehicle passenger and heavy duty tires wherein the bead is hooked at a circumferential point and drawn through a narrow transversely slotted aperture, thereby to tear the bead from the tire and pull it through the aperture. A... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5312029 | Article case and securing clip A unique article case and clip cooperatively associated therewith wherein the clip is preferably integrally formed with the case or comparable base member, and includes confronting major and minor tongues whereby the clip may be associated as desired with... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5302565 | Ceramic container A leach-resistant vitrified composition, particularly suitable for long term encapsulation and disposal of nuclear wastes, comprises a high iron, high potassium aluminosilicate, fired at a temperature of at least 1850° F. for at least 12 h.... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5294003 | Process for concentration of minerals The invention relates to a flotation column including a plurality of controlled recycle chambers intentionally introduced into the column to cause the non-float fraction or gangue to drop down in the main float stream while the desired float fraction trav... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5200354 | Method for manufacturing dynamic random access memory cell A dynamic random access memory device having a SDT cell structure and a dynamic random access memory device having a SDTSAC cell structure together with methods for manufacturing each cell structure are disclosed.... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5176655 | Disposable medical needle and catheter placement assembly having full safety enclosure means A disposable medical needle assembly having unique insertion and removal means from tissue, including means for fully shielding the used or contaminated needle from hazardous access or exposure. Various such means are disclosed in cooperation with needle ... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5160103 | Bag holder A bag holder for use with a bag having at least one hand grip, which comprises an elongated body having a first end, a mid-portion and a second end with a tongue positioned at the mid-portion of the body for securing the bag holder to a nail body or the l... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5156872 | Juice extractor An apparatus and method for extracting juice from raw juice containing material is disclosed. The apparatus includes a supporting housing, a pair of meshing helical gears (2,3) for crushing the raw juice containing material to initially extract juice ther... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5122261 | Concentration of minerals The invention relates to a flotation column including a plurality of controlled recycle chambers intentionally introduced into the column to cause the non-float fraction or gangue to drop down in the main float stream while the desired float fraction trav... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5104044 | High speed scouring hydroactuated spinner for car wash equipment and the like A hydroactuatable high speed spinner for car wash equipment and the like which is characterized by rugged, reliable design. The spinner is driven soley by water pressure, which may be on the order of 1,000 psi, wherein a unique turbine sleeve ensures high... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5080152 | Versatile precision woodworking apparatus A versatile woodworking device for hobbyist or professional use which is rugged, reliable, precise, and portable, wherein woodworking accessory equipment may be selectively and quickly mounted thereto for use therewith, as hand-held circular saws, routers... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5065278 | Cast housing encased CATV power supply unit A rugged, long-life housing encased power supply unit for CATV systems wherein all electrical components are fully sealed from the atmosphere and wherein further the power supply unit may be uniquely mounted in suspended relation from a cable or the like,... | 11/12/1991 |
| 5011357 | Boat/auto parking system for marina A space-saving boat and automobile parking system for marinas uniquely utilizing a pallet for sequential storage of either a boat or an automobile whereby land and space requirements for vehicular parking are significantly diminished.... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4976045 | Sine bar for compound angles A simple, unique sine bar for facilitating measurement of compound angles characterized by the precise positioning of three spheres with respect to an upper plate upon which a workpiece is placed for inspection and measurement as to accuracy with respect ... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4966575 | Automatic stepless transmission apparatus and method thereof An apparatus and method for automatic adjustment of the variation ratio for distributing an input rotational force into a low speed power line having high variation ratio, and for combining the two power lines thereby providing an output with stepless var... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4936550 | Universal connector for T-posts and the like A connector plate for use with T-posts permitting great versatility in bracing, extending, guying and otherwise enhancing the utility and strength of T-posts. The connector comprises a rigid plate having a minor portion and a major portion connected at an... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4935283 | Comestible pouch material having preformed spout zone A pre-forming technique for web material utilized to make flexible pouches for fluent products comestibles and non-comestibles in form-and fill equipment of well known type characterized by the initial stretching displacement of each web from its normal p... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4916758 | Disposable full ear protector for beautician use There is disclosed a full ear protector for beautician use during applications of liquid treatments which may irritate or otherwise cause discomfort to the ear flesh or outer ear canal, wherein the ear canal is protected by a plug while a full ear cover s... | 04/17/1990 |
