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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5684135 | Conjugate compounds containing aza-macro-cycles and processes for their preparation | 11/04/1997 |
| 5635574 | Microsphere and method for production thereof A method for the production of a microsphere without use of a dispersion stabilizer is disclosed which permits the microsphere to be produced in the form of discrete particles readily treatable for purification. The method which produces this microsphere ... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5616273 | Synergistic surfactant compositions and fire fighting concentrates thereof This invention relates to synergistic surfactant compositions based on water insoluble amphoteric fluorochemical surfactants and water soluble anionic hydrocarbon or fluorochemical surfactants of the sulfate or sulfonate type and aqueous film forming foam... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5609858 | Method for treatment of androgenic alopecia A method of treatment for androgenic alopecia is disclosed wherein Liquor Carbonis Detergens is topically administered.... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5608112 | Process for reducing organic pollutants Nitrogen-containing substituents of aliphatic or aromatic compounds can be reduced by treatment with a reagent comprising (i) at least one complex of a transition metal of group 4 or 5 with a multidentate or unidentate organic or inorganic ligand and (ii)... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5606971 | Method and device for shear wave elasticity imaging A method and devices for Shear Wave Elasticity Imaging (SWEI). The method employs a focused ultrasound transducer which remotely induces a shear wave in a tissue by sending modulated ultrasonic pulses. The shear wave of the frequency of the modulating sig... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5608135 | Process for decreasing chlorine content of chlorinated hydrocarbons The chlorine content in a chlorinated hydrocarbon in the presence or absence of air and moisture can be reduced by bringing the chlorinated hydrocarbon into contact with a dechlorination reagent which comprises (i) a complex of a substantially nontoxic me... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5605321 | Apparatus for holding snowboards, skis, kneeboards, surfboards and bicycles The invention relates to a support apparatus for holding an object such as a ski, snowboard, bicycle surfboard or the like. A support base is attached to a work surface. The support base supports the object. In one embodiment, a base supports a ski or sno... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5605914 | Imides Cyclic imides are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor and can be used to combat cachexia, endotoxic shock, and retrovirus replication. A typical embodiment is 2-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidinyl)-4-azaisoindoline-1,3-dione.... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5602749 | Method of data compression and apparatus for its use in monitoring machinery The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for monitoring machinery in which data is collected and stored based on application specific retention rules. Based on an alarm value, data records are adjusted by reducing the spectral resolution, c... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5599835 | Use of DL-lipoic acid as a medical food in the treatment of diabetes mellitus The object of the invention is the use and inclusion of DL-lipoic acid in a physician supervised, orally administered, modular-formula medical food in the management and treatment of a metabolic disorder, more specifically, a metabolic aberration of the m... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5592845 | Process for producing bar flats This invention relates to a novel method and apparatus for producing cold finished bar flats with improved bright surface condition. The bar flats are produced by a rolled method in a continuous economical process. A strip is fed to a shaving apparatus fo... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5590170 | X-ray inspection system This invention relates to a high resolution X-ray imaging device for congruently combining an optical image from a video system with a fluoroscopic X-ray image from a fluoroscopic imaging system. An X-ray beam is directed towards a predetermined position ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5587237 | Pressure sensitive adhesive This invention relates to a novel pressure sensitive adhesive formed of a liquid and solid rubber which is substantially resin free. Preferably the adhesive is formed of a weight ratio of solid rubber to liquid rubber of about 1:0.5 to about 1:7. These ad... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5575317 | Sample tap apparatus with pressure sensituve cap A tap to a process fluid line includes a pressure sensitive cap. The force necessary to remove the cap on the tap is directly proportional to the pressure buildup inside the cap so that an operator can take safety measures before removing the cap. The tap... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5574807 | Coupler used to fabricate add-drop devices, dispersion compensators, amplifiers, oscillators, superluminescent devices, and communications systems Device for use in adding or dropping light signals at predetermined center wavelengths to or from a wavelength division multiplex, fiber optic transmission system. The device includes an evanescent wave coupler having a coupling region formed from two sin... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5571779 | Method of lubrication using perfluoroalkyl terminated urethanes This invention relates to perfluoroalkyl group terminated urethanes, thiourethanes and ureas of the general formula (R--X--CONH)m A where m is 1, 2 or 3, R is Rf --E and optionally R1 with the proviso that at least one R is R | 11/05/1996 |
| 5565562 | Triaza macrocycles Triaza macrocycles carrying a -CH2 COOH, -CH2 CONR6 R7, --CH2 P(R5)O2 H, or --CH2 PO3 H2 group on two of the three ring nitrogen atoms and a --CH(L--Z... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5562547 | Self-attachment screw The present invention relates to a burred fastener for forming a friction fit between the fastener and a driver. The friction fit retains the fastener in contact with the driver during insertion, tightening and loosening of the fastener into a work surfac... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5563233 | Polyether polyurethane polymers and gels having improved absorption and slip properties An improved polyurethane is prepared by reacting a diol component and an organic diisocyanate with critical selection of the amount of water in the reaction mixture and the diol component. The diol component is a long chain polyoxyethylene glycol optional... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5535592 | Method and apparatus for forming a clear frozen drinking vessel The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming a drinking vessel which is substantially free of contaminants. A consumable liquid is added to a container. The liquid is stirred while freezing the liquid allowing contaminants to flow t... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5534274 | Method for recovering water from fruit This invention relates to a novel method and system for recovering water from fruit. Water is evaporated from juice during a concentration process. The water can be bottled and distributed to consumers. Water vapor is condensed and water is collected. Pre... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5532385 | Catalytic process for the production of maleic anhydride The invention relates to vanadium/phosphorus oxide catalyst precursors useful in preparing catalysts useful in the oxidation of hydrocarbons containing 4 carbon atoms to maleic anhydride.... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5529533 | Removable dental work table with vacuum The present invention is a device which can be portable and easily attachable and removable from existing dental work station tables. The apparatus comprises a work platform which can be removably connected to the work station table. A suction tube at the... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5525358 | Gel film-forming flexible collodion compositions Gel film-forming flexible collodion compositions can be improved by including one or more topically acceptable polymers in an amount sufficient to increase the resilience of the film formed. Suitable polymers include polyalkylenes and (meth)acrylate homo-... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5522012 | Speaker identification and verification system The present invention relates to a speaker recognition method and system which applies adaptive component weighting to each frame of speech for attenuating non-vocal tract components and normalizing speech components. A linear predictive all pole model is... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5513596 | Assembly for animals with positive disconnect from a watering system A water quick disconnect assembly for improving removal of cages from an outside water supply. The assembly automatically turns off a water supply and disconnects a cage from a cage rack system. A water line connector attaches to an outside water supply. ... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5512275 | Topical lotion and method for treatment of androgenic alopecia A formulation and method of treatment for androgenic alopecia wherein the active ingredient is liquor carbonis detergens, in combination with spirits of camphor, castor oil, isopropyl alcohol, and optionally salicyclic acid.... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5507518 | Torsion beam type suspension and method for production thereof The torsion beam for a suspension is formed of a hollow shaft having a cross section substantially of the shape of an inverted letter U. It, therefore, can be manufactured simply and is enabled to enjoy light weight and improved torsional rigidity. This t... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5503476 | Pre-sort and organization laundry apparatus The present invention relates to an apparatus for presorting laundry having a pair of laundry compartments easily accessible to the user. The apparatus includes a closure panel for closing the compartments. The closure panel includes an aperture in which ... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5502225 | Perfluoroalkyl terminated urethane lubricants This invention relates to perfluoroalkyl group terminated urethanes, thiourethanes and ureas of the general formula (R--X--CONH)m A where m is 1, 2 or 3, R is Rf -E and optionally R1 with the proviso that at least one R is R | 03/26/1996 |
| 5500297 | Electron acceptor compositions technical field Stable electron acceptor compositions are composed of a plurality of pillared metal complexes disposed on a supporting substrate. At least one Group VIII metal at zero valence is entrapped within this matrix. The complexes comprise from one to about 100 u... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5493009 | Antiidiotypic monoclonal antibodies MK2-23 anti-melanomal antibody 763.74 The invention concerns murine antiidiotypic monoclonal antibodies which are the internal image of determinants recognized by a monoclonal antibody on high molecular weight-melanoma associated antigen (HMW-MAA), antibody derivatives, hybridoma cell lines s... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5488666 | System for suppressing sound from a flame A system for suppressing sound from a flame comprises a detector for detecting a first signal which emanates from the flame. A photo sensor rapidly detects the noise from the flame. The first signal is inverted to produce a second signal. The second signa... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5484893 | Tri-aza macrocycles and metal complexes thereof Ti-aza macrocycles of formula (1), wherein m and n, which may be the same or different, is each zero or an integer 1, 2, or 3; p is zero or an integer 1 or 2; q is zero or an integer from 1 to 6 inclusive; R1, R2 and R3, w... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5481893 | Apparatus for hose crimping machine An apparatus is provided for crimping fittings to hose assemblies. A pair of drive rollers are used for rotating a fitting. A pair of deflector rollers are positioned opposite of the drive rollers. A fitting and hose assembly is placed between the drive r... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5480629 | Catalytic production of hydrogen peroxide A method for the production of hydrogen peroxide from a source of hydrogen and a source of oxygen in the presence of a catalyst comprising the formula: (Y1 O3 --Z--Y2 O3)(Y3 O3 R3)Me ... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5474934 | Biodegradation of ethers Ethers including dioxanes are degraded by bringing an ether-containing influent into intimate contact, under growth or resting conditions and in the presence of oxygen, with a culture comprising a bacterium having the characterizing microbiological proper... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5473071 | Process for the preparation of fused pyridine compounds Pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine compounds are prepared through the reaction of 2,4-diamino-6(1H)-pyrimidone and an activated derivative of a dialdehyde. A typical embodiment utilizes the dinitrile.... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5469607 | Cloth hanger clip The present invention relates to a cloth hanger clip for holding a material in which a first resilient hook defines a material holding space an second resilient hook defines a wire holding space. The hooks are formed at ends of an intermediate portion. A ... | 11/28/1995 |
