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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D655793 | Deodorant canister for urinal | 03/13/2012 |
| 7861345 | Apparatus for reshaping footwear The present invention is directed to apparatus and a method for reshaping a footwear shell, the apparatus includes a support structure, a drive mechanism and external mold arrangement that drives the external mold toward or away from the shell being reshaped; and an... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7699686 | Method for polishing and aluminum-zinc hot-dip coating The present invention is directed to a method of polishing a minimum spangle aluminum-zinc alloy hot-dip coating applied to sheet steel to provide a polished hot-dip coating having a continuous, consistent surface appearance suitable for use in an unpainted conditio... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7677522 | Support bracket for a column A, support bracket and column for supporting an elevated structure during and after construction. The support bracket includes a connection plate that is attached to and overlapped by the column base so that the support bracket is concealed from view when constructi... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7531046 | Process for de-oiling steelmaking sludges and wastewater streams The present invention is directed to a process for treating an oily mixture consisting of hydrocarbons, solid particles, and water. The steps of the process include placing the oily mixture into a reactor chamber, purging the reactor chamber with an inert gas, and c... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7413769 | Process for applying a metallic coating, an intermediate coated product, and a finish coated product The present invention is directed to a method of refining spangle facet size in a hot-dip coated product by applying grain-refining particles to the surface of a steel substrate before immersion into the hot-dip coating bath, to an intermediate coated steel sheet, a... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7278613 | Pipeline skid and a skid system for use in pipeline construction The present invention comprises a skid that includes at least one stackable pedestal having a continuous wall, the continuous wall enclosing an opening that extends from a first pedestal end to a second pedestal end. The stackable pedestal includes at least two supp... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7238430 | Composition for controlling spangle size, a coated steel product, and a coating method A method of coating of steel products such as plate and sheet using an aluminum-zinc coating alloy includes modifying the coating bath with a particulate compound constituent in effective amounts to control the spangle facet size of the coated product, improve tensi... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7041386 | Composition for controlling spangle size, a coated steel product, and a coating method A method of coating of steel products such as plate and sheet using an aluminum-zinc coating alloy includes modifying the coating bath with a particulate compound constituent in effective amounts to control the spangle facet size of the coated product, improve tensi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037423 | Method for removal and detoxication of dissolved metals in a rainwater discharge The present invention provides a water treatment apparatus and method for reducing toxicity in zinc containing acid stormwater runoff, the apparatus comprising a first filter layer of high calcium material a last filter layer comprising a drainpipe arrangement embed... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6966472 | Infant activity necklace The present invention provides a support pad attached to a necklace device. The support pad includes tethers attached to the support pad at a spaced apart distance, and each tether includes means for attaching a toy at a location remote from the support pad. The sup... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6932250 | Submerged entry nozzle and method for maintaining a quiet casting mold The present invention provides an improved submerged entry nozzle (SEN) for use in a continuous casting machine. The SEN includes a connection end adapted to attach to a slide gate mechanism, a discharge end including a bifurcated port, a tapered bore extending betw... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6902829 | Coated steel alloy product A high strength dual phase cold rolled steel having controlled amounts of carbon, manganese, and molybdenum is used as a starting material in a hot-dip zinc coating process to manufacture a high strength dual phase cold rolled steel having a conventional galvanized ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6871745 | Distributor apparatus for providing a uniform discharge of material The present invention provides an improved distributor including a conduit having an inlet end to receive incoming slurry and an outlet end to feed slurry onto a treatment apparatus such as a filter. A plurality of spaced apart diverter rows are arranged within the ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6817155 | Structural shape for use in frame construction A structural section for use in frame construction where the section includes a horizontal segment and a pair of spaced apart legs. Each leg has a first end portion attached to the horizontal segment, a second end portion opposite the horizontal segment, and a flang... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6797032 | Method for measuring bath level in a basic oxygen furnace to determine lance height adjustment The present invention is directed a method for adjusting the height of a lance with respect to a bath surface of any selected heat manufactured in a metallurgical vessel during a continuing series of heats. ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6780302 | Process for electrochemical treatment of a continuous web A process for use in a continuous electrochemical treating line for electrochemically treating at least one surface of a continuous web moving through an electrolyte solution contained within a tank. The process includes the steps of providing at least one electrode... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6689489 | Composition for controlling spangle size, a coated steel product, and a coating method A method of coating of steel products such as plate and sheet using an aluminum-zinc coating alloy includes modifying the coating bath with a particulate compound constituent in effective amounts to control the spangle facet size of the coated product, im... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6660220 | Apparatus and method for delivering an inert gas to prevent plugging in a slide gate The invention is directed to a dynamic control system that maintains an inert gas feed at a constant target gas flow rate sufficient to prevent or reduce alumina or alloy plugging within a slide gate discharge opening. The dynamic control system includes ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6635313 | Method for coating a steel alloy A method of coating dual phase high strength cold rolled steel having controlled amounts of carbon, manganese, and molybdenum is used as a starting material in a galvanizing/galvannealing process. Conditions in a multi-zone furnace of the galvanizing line... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6543151 | Apparatus for determining diameter of an object and method thereof An apparatus and method for determining the diameter of a measured object including a frame having a quick disconnect fitting that demountably couples to a sensor selected from a collection of different length sensors so that the measurement range for det... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6528790 | Method and apparatus for detecting water on a surface of an object A method and apparatus for detecting and removing water from a surface of a moving metal sheet in continuous treatment line to prevent the formation of water stains thereon. A selected surface area of the moving metal sheet is illuminated with infrared ra... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6505492 | Method and apparatus for forming deep-drawn articles The invention is directed to apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to deep draw a blank into a manufactured article. The apparatus includes a die having a cavity to receive the blank being drawn into the product, a clamp adapted to apply an adjust... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6500224 | Method for operating a steelmaking furnace during a steelmaking process The invention is directed to a method for operating a steelmaking furnace including the steps of charging steelmaking materials into the steelmaking furnace, blowing oxygen into the steelmaking furnace, discontinuing the oxygen blow when the charged steel... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6491761 | Process for removing stains from steel sheet in a continuous pickling line The present invention is directed to a mothod for preventing the formation of additional surface stains on destained steel sheet processed in a continuous pickle line operation.... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6440355 | Apparatus for measuring bath level in a basic oxygen furnace to determine lance height adjustment The present invention is directed to an oxygen lance crane assembly that includes a measuring device positioned to take measurements to a target area within a BOF vessel. The measuring device includes an optical head for receiving and directing an energy ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6440582 | Coating composition for steel product, a coated steel product, and a steel product coating method A method of coating of steel products such as plate and sheet using an aluminum-zinc coating alloy includes modifying the coating bath with a particulate compound constituent in effective amounts to decrease the spangle facet size of the coated product, i... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6428851 | Method for continuous thermal deposition of a coating on a substrate Continuous bath or curtain processes for the thermal deposition of a coating from a coating solution onto a moving metal web are used to apply a coating onto the web. The compositions that result from the processes are substantially free of defects relati... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6408667 | Four-high mill stand roll change device, a method of retrofit, and a roll change device therefrom The invention is directed to a roll change device for use in a four-high rolling mill stand, and in particular it is directed to retrofitting an existing four-high rolling mill stand with a roll change device comprising actuators that are fastened to oppo... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6393348 | Passenger monitoring vehicle safety seat and monitoring device An improved passenger monitoring safety seat and system to monitor vital functions of a passenger placed in the vehicle safety seat. The system includes at least one sensor adapted of contact a passenger placed in the vehicle safety seat so that said sens... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6322673 | Apparatus for electrochemical treatment of a continuous web Apparatus for use in a continuous electrochemical treating line and a method for electrochemically treating at least one surface of a continuous web moving through an electrolyte solution contained within a tank. The apparatus includes at least one electr... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6264527 | Multi-voiced turkey call and improved sounder board arrangement to simulate young turkey calls The invention is directed to a multi-voiced friction call comprising a sound box frame having a flexible top sounder board arrangement that generates a simulated high pitched young turkey call when a striker rubbed across its friction surface in combinati... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6199341 | Connection for a lightweight steel frame system The invention is directed to a lightweight steel frame system having end nailed connections where lightweight steel structural members frame into support members. The end nailed connection is made by driving fasteners through the support member and direct... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6197086 | System and method for minimizing slag carryover during the production of steel A system and method for detecting molten slag in a tap stream between a steel making vessel such as a basic oxygen furnace (BOF) and corresponding ladle. An infrared (IR) imaging or detecting device(s) is used to image/view the BOF-to-ladle tap stream, th... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6175676 | Fiber optic sensor and method of use thereof to determine carbon content of molten steel contained in a basic oxygen furnace The invention is directed to a gas cooled fiber-optic cable apparatus for use in a hostile environment, for instance adjacent a metallurgical furnace, and a method using the apparatus to determine carbon content of molten steel. The fiber-optic cable incl... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6138374 | Apparatus for measuring coating thickness on a substrate and method thereof The invention is directed to a method and apparatus for determining coating thickness on a substrate. The apparatus comprises a jig and fixture combination where the jig includes a moveable stop that fixes a position for placing a substrate specimen in th... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6136066 | Method of recycling iron-bearing waste material back into a basic oxygen furnace The invention is directed to a process for dehydrating and recycling back into a BOF converter wet BOF scrubber sludge to produce a steelmaking revert having an improved flow rate when handled in a recycle stream. Wet sludge is combined with hot BOF slag ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6131473 | Retractable humidity sensor for use in corrosion test chambers A sensor probe device for monitoring atmosphere within a chamber. The device includes a housing that extends through a wall of the chamber being monitored, and a tubular sleeve that is movably captured within the housing. The sleeve includes an open end f... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6129888 | System and method for minimizing slag carryover during the taping of a BOF converter in the production of steel A system and method for detecting molten slag in a tap stream between a steel making basic oxygen furnace (BOF) and corresponding ladle. BOFs are used in the manufacture of steel. An infrared (IR) imaging or detecting device is used to image/view the BOF-... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6086817 | Off-gas hood for a basic oxygen furnace and method of repair The invention is directed to water-cooled furnace hoods that exhaust gases away from a work area, and in particular, it is directed to an off-gas hood for use with a basic oxygen furnace (BOF). The furnace hood includes an assemblage of panels fastened to... | 07/11/2000 |
