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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6952409 | Accelerator system and method A network accelerator for TCP/IP includes programmable logic for performing transparent protocol translation of streamed protocols for audio/video at network signaling rates. The programmable logic is configured in a parallel pipelined architecture controlled by sta... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6768992 | Term addressable memory of an accelerator system and method An improved term addressable memory of an accelerator system and method includes a mechanism for performing predetermined plurality of pattern matches of packets to classify them for use with stateful protocol processing units that can resolve session data spread ac... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6604720 | Portable PC work station The present invention relates to a portable laptop computer work station comprising a first work space that includes a planar table of rectangular cross section having an upper surface for receiving a laptop computer, such upper surface terminating in a l... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6601033 | Pollution credit method using electronic networks The present invention is a method and apparatus for effectuating commerce in claimant-driven individual pollution credits which allows gas utility consumers to claim pollution credit when reducing their pollution levels while employing energy efficiency m... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6443234 | Bulbous onion harvester and trimmer In a field harvester and trimmer for root crops having foliage tops growing from the crowns of the crop to be harvested and trimmed, such as large bulbous onions, turnips, parsnips and rutabagas, consisting of a movable vehicle having at least a forward m... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6293052 | Multifunctional complex A multifunctional complex incorporates multiple uses and comprises a series of upright wall members including a first interior wall dividing the complex into at least a concert hall. The concert hall includes a stage structure excavated below ground level... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6209740 | Sectored tool stow tray The present invention relates to a portable tray for placement atop a conventional oil drain barrel assembly in which the tray comprises three separate but interchangeable sector elements that are each preferably formed by a plastic extrusion process, dis... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6128984 | Micro-torque limiting, shock limiting tool and subassembly A micro-torque limiting production tool and subassembly comprises a hollow cylindrically shaped housing in which a combination bit retainer clutch mechanism is supported. The combination bit retainer-clutch mechanism includes a pair of cylindrical drive a... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6112736 | Portable saw with improved disconnectable platform for cutting concrete for controlling cracks An apparatus for cutting grooves in a green concrete slab having at least one terminating side edge transverse to a broad top surface in a low cost manner is described and includes the following elements: a hand-held portable rotary saw, supported on a ro... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6086002 | Balanced comminuting, vacuum and loading and/or spreading system The present invention relates to a hydraulic assisted comminuting, vacuuming and loading system for debris and includes: a self propelled vehicle having a bed for either (i) feeding native material, commercial mulch and the like into the system, or (ii) r... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6001156 | Corrosion inhibition method and inhibition compositions The present invention provides a method and compositions useful for inhibiting corrosion of a corrodible metal resulting from contact of water and air with the metal. In this method, a stannous salt and a hydrocarbyl substituted succinimide of a polyethyl... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5992152 | Method for controlling electric charge within the exhaust hood and condenser of a steam turbine Sufficient negative charge density may be present in the wet steam flowing through the exhaust hood of a steam power generating unit to cause intense electrical discharges which cause severe corrosion of exposed carbon steel members and generate turbulenc... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5989322 | Corrosion inhibition method and inhibitor compositions The present invention provides a method and compositions useful for inhibiting corrosion of a corrodible metal resulting from contact of water and air with the metal. In this method, a stannous salt and a hydrocarbyl substituted succinimide of a polyethyl... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5974653 | Method of forming a metalic intermediate quasi-half annuli, useful in association with forming a full annulus about insulated pipes and related equipment The invention provides for an intermediately formed quasi-half metallic annulus useful in constructing a full metallic annulus that can be mounted at the ends of insulated pipes and like equipment for weatherproofing purposes. Each quasi-half annulus incl... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5941227 | Portable saw with disconnectable platform for cutting concrete for controlling cracks An apparatus for cutting grooves in a green concrete slab having at least one terminating side edge transverse to a broad top surface in a low cost manner is described and includes the following elements: a hand-held portable rotary saw, supported on a ro... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5938226 | Motorcycle tow hitch The present invention related a towing hitch for towing an up-sloped positioned motorcycle at the rear of a motor vehicle having a Class III receiver, the towing hitch comprising an anchoring support assembly attached to the Class III receiver, the latter... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5853571 | Pyrite depressant useful in flotation separation The present invention relates to a process for separating pyrite from sulfide ores and coal during flotation separation which comprises the depressing of pyrite with from about 0.05 to 0.75 kilograms per ton of concentrate solids using a pyrite depressant... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5846407 | Pyrite depressant useful in flotation separation The present invention relates to a process for separating pyrite from sulfide ores and coal during flotation separation which comprises the depression of pyrite with from about 0.125 to 1.250 pounds per ton of 2-S thironium-ethane sulfonate (IESA) as a py... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5735125 | Steam condensation in steam turbine Drops of water in wet steam exiting a steam turbine are electrically charged. When exposed to a sufficiently strong electric field produced by suitably disposed electrodes (34,85), the electrically charged water drops disintegrate into numerous small drop... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5707709 | Twin ply fabric, uses and manufacture thereof In the process of defining quilted fabric, non-stretchable, stretchable and interior layers of materials are wound on separate rollers. Then the layers are positively fed from the rollers to a bi-directional acting sewing assembly wherein the non-stretcha... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5655671 | Display stand for incense sticks The present invention relates a rotatable display stand for a plurality of incense sticks, such display stand including a first planar disk of diameter D1 having an upright axis of symmetry substantially normal to the earth's surface, and a broad surface ... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5655421 | Micro-torque limiting, shock limiting production tool A micro-torque limiting production tool comprises a hollow cylindrically shaped handle in which a combination bit retainer clutch mechanism is supported. The combination bit retainer-clutch mechanism includes a pair of cylindrical clutch plates of a plast... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5655912 | Wiring block system with color coded backboard support A system for better organizing telephone termination tasks--off work site--for later use at the job site, comprises: (i) a single colored planar backboard support member dedicated to particular type of termination task, and defining a first upper broad su... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5576493 | Method and means for filtering contaminants from a gas stream to detect filter condition in situ A detector system and method are described for accurately indicating filter capacity of a filter assembly positioned within the piping network owned by the end user, includes the steps of: (a) introducing the natural gas stream to a filter selected from a... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5558209 | Lockout for conventional wall-type toggle or rocker electrical switch assemblies A switch lockout for preventing movement of a switch arm which projects through an opening in a switch face plate and pivots about a transverse ON-OFF axis, of either a conventional wall-type electrical rocker or a conventional wall-type toggle switch, co... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5551613 | Tape holder with notched back panel Auxiliary holder for releasably stowage of a tensionable measuring tape, comprises a back panel formed of leather or like material. The back panel has a front surface terminating in top, bottom and side edges. In one embodiment, a pair of slots are formed... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5527193 | Covers for boat blades of propellers of in-board and outboard boat motors The invention relates to hand-insertable, rigid plastic cover for use with an individual boat blade of a propeller of an in-board or outboard boat motor wherein each cover of the invention is integrally formed as a single unit using of a conventional plas... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5517785 | Sweepline construction for a bottom trawl In one aspect, the sweepline system of the invention include a sweepline chain divided into a series of uniform subunits of common length attached along its U-shaped length to the hanging chains of the bottom trawl wherein such sweepline system is provide... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5515715 | Method and means for filtering contaminants from a gas stream to aid detection A detector system and method for accurately indicating over- and under pressurization conditions within the piping network owned by the end user, includes the steps of: (a) introducing the natural gas stream to a filter selected from a group that includes... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5510057 | Corrosion inhibiting method and inhibition compositions The present invention provides a method and compositions useful for inhibiting corrosion of a corrodible metal resulting from contact of water and air with the metal. In this method, a stannous salt and a hydrocarbyl substituted succinimide of a polyethyl... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5509718 | Self-sealing polyvinyl chloride seat cover for a dining chair A one-piece plastic cover for a seat of a dining chair is described. The cover comprises a single layer of polyvinyl chloride polymer having broad double polished top and bottom surfaces of sufficient tackiness to adhere to each other but allow fabric ass... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5490339 | Trenching system for earth surface use, as on paved streets, roads, highways and the like The present invention relates to a center-line trenching system for use at the earth's surface such as on a paved street, road, highway or the like. The system includes a rubber tired drive machine movable over the earth's surface for advancing a side-by-... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5469975 | Mount for use with a postal sorting tray In accordance with the present invention, the L-shaped status bar is modified by the addition of a mount to form a status bar subassembly. In the subassembly, the mount is preferably slidably attached to the status bar by an inverted U-shaped clasp, such ... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5468925 | Enclosure for an electrical switch An actuator switch enclosure utilizing a plate capable of being positioned against the cover of the electrical switch actuator. A holder is also included in the present invention for maintaining the position of the plate against the associated cover utili... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5454521 | Balanced comminuting, vacuum and loading system The system of the invention includes: a self propelled vehicle having a bed for receiving debris after comminution has occurred. The bed includes a cover. The cover has a filter of filter area A connected across an output opening of the cover; a frame att... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5450994 | Measuring tape holder with notched back panel and riveted clip means An auxiliary holder for a sprocketed measuring, tensionable measuring tape having a conventional clip with a free leg thereon comprising a back panel having top, bottom and side edges, a front panel connected to the back panel to thereby form a pocket the... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5439577 | Electrochemical device for generating hydroxyl free radicals and oxidizing chemical substances dissolved in water This invention provides an electrochemical water treatment device for producing hydroxyl free radicals and decomposing by oxidation chemical substances dissolved in water. It utilizes a novel electrode which is capable of operation at sufficiently positiv... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5437239 | Process for defining quilted fabric In the proces of defining quilted fabric, non-stretchable, stretchable and interior layers of materials are wound on separate rollers. Then the layers are positively fed from the rollers to a bi-directional acting swing assembly wherein non-stretchable an... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5437180 | Detection of natural gas within a customer's domain Temperature of the gas stream entering the end user's internal piping system has been found to be fairly stable (at about 50 degree F.) but still variable while the temperature of the end user's internal piping system (irrespective of total length) has be... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5437171 | Device for preventing free rotation of a wheel of a stationary vehicle A wheel securing device, comprises L-shaped and U-shaped hooks extending from an articulated central platform positioned across the full diameter of the tire and wheel, wherein: (i) base legs of a pair of L-shaped hooks attach to and extend from the centr... | 08/01/1995 |
