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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7911648 | Method for creating a color transform relating color reflectances produced under reference and target operating conditions and data structure incorporating the same A printer operates under a first set of conditions to create a first set of M of samples and under a target set of conditions to create a second set of K samples. Each sample is produced using the same colorant(s). The actual spectral reflectance for each sample is ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7578104 | External pressure plate glazing element This invention is an architectural glazing structure for exterior mounting that is a glass laminate having enhanced resistance to being pulled from a frame upon being subjected to severe positive and/or negative pressure loads. This invention is particularly suitabl... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7477394 | Method for measuring a color property of a liquid using a liquid measurement cell having a transparent partition therein A method for measuring a color property of a pressurized flowing liquid is characterized by contacting the liquid under test against a transparent partition spaced a predetermined distance from a transparent window. The partition has an index of refraction and a thi... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7467047 | Method of discovering patterns in symbol sequences A method of discovering one or more patterns in two sequences of symbols S1 and S2 includes the formation, for each sequence, of a master offset table that groups for each symbol the position in the sequence occupied by each occurrence of that ... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7301344 | Q-damping circuit including a high temperature superconductor coil for damping a high temperature superconductor self-resonant coil in a nuclear quadrupole resonance detection system The use of a high temperature superconductor single loop or coil in the Q-damping circuit for a high temperature superconductor transmit, receive, or transmit and receive self-resonant coil in a nuclear quadrupole resonance system results in improved performance of ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7248046 | Decoupling high temperature superconductor sensor arrays in nuclear quadrupole resonance detection systems The decoupling of an array of two or more closely spaced high temperature superconductor sensors can be accomplished by introducing a capacitive decoupling circuit. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7063745 | Coating formulation kit including a catalyst solution dispenser for a hand-held liquid spraying apparatus A kit for forming a multi-component coating formulation for application using a hand-held spraying apparatus to produce a finished coating on a surface comprises a first and a second container holding respective first and second components of a multi-component coati... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7028921 | Catalyst solution dispenser for a hand-held liquid spraying apparatus A dispenser for dispensing a polymerization catalyst solution into a liquid coating formulation has a cross sectional area “a” given by the relationship: a≅P·A·[W/w]·10−6, where ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6941287 | Distributed hierarchical evolutionary modeling and visualization of empirical data A distributed hierarchical evolutionary modeling and visualization of empirical data method and machine readable storage medium for creating an empirical modeling system based upon previously acquired data. The data represents inputs to the systems and corresponding... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6787073 | Waste polymer processing device and method A method and apparatus to process a diverted molten polymer waste stream directs the polymer stream to one of at least two passages, separates it into individual segments while containing and discharging it from a containment exit, cools each segment with a quench f... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6782686 | Twisting then cabling BCF yarns to impart torque A method for forming a highly textured loop pile rug and/or carpet using the torque created by twisting then cabling bulk continuous yarns. A flooring article having a textured effect by creating torque in the yarn through the twisting and cabling of bulk continuous... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6726976 | Tufted pile structure having binder concentrated beneath the backstitches A concentrate of binder at the tufts produces a lighter and more flexible carpet, which allows for direct attachment of hook-and-loop means on the carpet backing. Thermoplastic binder yarns are pinned by the pile yarns against the primary backing. Subsequent applica... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6720058 | Velour-like pile articles and pile surface structures and methods of making A pile article having a support strand for attachment to multifilament yarn to form a velour-like pile having loosely entangled filaments in spaced apart monolithic pile rows, a helically wound package of oriented pile articles for shipping and storage, and a pile s... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6370922 | Adjustable plating yarn carrier assembly for knitting plated fabric An adjustable plating yarn carrier (1) having two yarn guides (32, 34) allowing for the adjustment of the angle between two yarns (H, S) and the angles of both yarns to the needle (N), for the knitting of plated fabric, is provided.... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6367109 | Floor cleaning apparatus having a floating brush An apparatus for cleaning a floor surface having weight support members thereon for carrying the weight of the apparatus into the floor surface includes a brush having a baseplate with an array of bristles. The brush has a plurality of supply passages, ea... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6153873 | Optical probe having an imaging apparatus An imaging apparatus includes a collection of optical elements arranged in a predetermined sequence and cooperable to define a dark-field optical arrangement and a bright-field optical arrangement. The dark-field optical arrangement and a bright-field opt... | 11/28/2000 |
| 5906877 | Moisture stable tuftstring carpet This invention provides moisture stable tuftstring carpet assemblies. The pile surface structure comprises a moisture stable backing substrate, a plurality of elongated pile articles each comprising an elongated, moisture stable support strand having bond... | 05/25/1999 |
| 4546444 | Data compression interface having parallel memory architecture A data compression interface is characterized by a memory system having an architecture configured from a first and a second serial memory connected in parallel. One memory serves during alternate frames as a data collection memory while the other serves ... | 10/08/1985 |
| 4538915 | Web inspection system having a product characteristic signal normalizing network An inspection system of the type having a rotating multifaceted mirror and a radiation collecting arrangement is characterized by a network in which the signal representative of the web being inspected is compensated for deviations superimposed on that si... | 09/03/1985 |
| 4532501 | Capacitively coupled machine tool safety system A safety system for a machine tool is characterized by a capacitively coupled electric field generator (transmitter) and a capacitive receptor antenna. An electrical signal is induced in the capacitive receptor antenna by the action of the electric field.... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4518958 | Capacitively coupled machine tool safety having a self-test network A machine tool safety system includes an electric field generator capacitively coupled to a receptor antenna. A self-test network includes a self-test radiating antenna and a circuit arrangement operative to apply a test signal to the self-test antenna. T... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4202225 | Power tongs control arrangement Apparatus for controlling a tongs arrangement which includes a tongs lift and lift speed arrangement, a backup tong and a power driven tong, is characterized by means for generating electrical signals to lift the backup tong and power tong at a predetermi... | 05/13/1980 |
| 4174096 | Fence A fence is characterized by interchangeably mountable fence sections each having a front and a rear surface, and parallel pairs of vertical and horizontal edges. A mounting member having a mast-receiving opening therein is disposed adjacent each vertical ... | 11/13/1979 |
| 4157199 | Apparatus for retrieving a tubular member from a well Apparatus for grasping the exterior surface of a tubular member to facilitate removal thereof from within a well is characterized by a substantially hollow, elongated housing having first and second flapper members pivotally mounted within the housing for... | 06/05/1979 |
| 4076592 | Method and apparatus for testing the effect of various antibiotics on a bacterial suspension An apparatus for testing a substance is characterized by a substantially planar base member carrying a reservoir extending lengthwise thereon. A plurality of test zones, each having a chemical substance therein, are carried by the base and are disposed in... | 02/28/1978 |
| 4052116 | Swivel connector for an arc gouging torch A swivel connector is characterized by an elongated shaft member having an axis extending therethrough and a collar fixed thereon. A moveable sleeve is mounted on the shaft member and is axially moveable from a first to a second axial position relative to... | 10/04/1977 |
| 3945760 | Outer cylinder for a low pressure turbine apparatus An outer cylinder arrangement for a low pressure turbine apparatus. The outer cylinder arrangement surrounds a rotor member having an annular array of blades thereon. A manway opening in the outer cylinder permits access into a diffuser channel disposed w... | 03/23/1976 |
| 3943504 | Electric motor direction indicating device A direction indicating device for indicating the direction of rotation of a polyphase A.C. electric motor. A polyphase energy source having a frequency higher than the operating frequency of the electric motor impresses a rotating electromagnetic field in... | 03/09/1976 |
| 3940854 | Three axis precision measuring device A measuring device for measuring three dimensions of a member. Abutting contact between the member and measuring means movably disposed in three orthogonal directions within the device displaces each measuring means a predetermined overage distance, dispo... | 03/02/1976 |
| 3938541 | Shaft seal for a check valve A shaft seal for a check valve having a shaft rotatably disposed within a valve housing. The shaft seal is disposed within a recess defined within the interior of the valve housing between a bushing member and the shaft. Disposition of the seal within the... | 02/17/1976 |
| 3939368 | Liquid-cooled rotor for dynamoelectric machines A liquid-cooled rotor is provided for large dynamoelectric machines, such as turbine generators, in which a coolant liquid such as water is supplied through a shaft bore and radial passages to an annular distribution chamber on the surface of the rotor. W... | 02/17/1976 |
| 3936219 | Flexible turbine missile shield A flexible missile shield disposed about a turbine element. This shield is deflectable to dissipate and absorb kinetic energy associated with flying objects emanating from the turbine apparatus and able to maintain the flying objects within a predetermine... | 02/03/1976 |
| 3935710 | Gland steam reheater for turbine apparatus gland seals A reheater arrangement for providing steam within a predetermined temperature and pressure range for turbine rotor gland seal devices. Steam taken from a steam source is divided by suitable control means into a first and a second portion. The first portio... | 02/03/1976 |
