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Wearable Device For Feeding and Observing Birds and Other Flying Animals
A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6403538 | Grease composition for constant velocity joints Grease composition for constant velocity joints comprising a base oil and urea-based thickener, which grease further comprises, (A) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of an optionally substituted molybdenum-organocyclic compound containing at least 5 ring atoms, w... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6320073 | Process for separation of the dipotassium salt of naphthalene dicarboxylic acid using activated carbon beds In a process for producing aromatic dicarboxylic acids which incorporates the disproportionation of a salt of an aromatic mono- or dicarboxylic acid to produce the unreacted salt of an aromatic mono- or dicarboxylic acid and the salt of the desired aromat... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6316665 | Process for producing diacids by carboxylation of phenolic compounds An oxidation free process for converting a hydroxy substituted aromatic to an aromatic diacid which comprises reacting a hydroxy substituted aromatic with excess basic salt in the presence of carbon dioxide at disproportionation/isomerization reaction con... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6272882 | Process of liquefying a gaseous, methane-rich feed to obtain liquefied natural gas The present invention relates to a process of liquefying a gaseous, methane-rich feed to obtain a liquefied product by supplying the gaseous, methane-rich feed at elevated pressure to a first tube side of a main heat exchanger at its warm end, cooling, li... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6214091 | Method and compound for inhibiting the plugging of conduits by gas hydrates A method is disclosed for inhibiting the plugging of a conduit for the transport of hydrocarbon fluids by gas hydrates., wherein use is made of a hydrate formation inhibitor component of formula (R1)(R2)(R3)(R4)A | 04/10/2001 |
| 6165951 | Lubricating composition The present invention relates to a lubricating composition comprising a hydrocarbon lubricant base oil in combination with (a) a phenyl-naphthylamine, (b) a thiophosphate, and (c) a diphenyl amine, preferably in combination with (d) an aspartic acid ester... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6152994 | Process for the purification of an alkanolamine A process for the purification of an aqueous alkanolamine which process involves subjecting the alkanolamine to a distillation process carried out in one or more film-type evaporators and involves at least two steps, wherein in the first step water is rem... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6114288 | Lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engines Lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engines having a high temperature shear viscosity of from 2.1 to less than 2.9 mPas wherein the lubricating base oil comprises 1) a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, 2) a metallic detergent chosen from calciu... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6113997 | Process to prepare a polyester resin A process is disclosed to prepare a polyester resin having a predetermined acetaldehyde (AA) content whereby the IV of the melt phase resin is constrained to a certain range resulting in a longer SSP time to achieve a higher level of IV for the resin with... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6103927 | Process for the carbonylation of ethylenically unsaturated compounds The invention discloses a process for the carbonylation of ethylenically unsaturated compounds by reaction thereof with carbon monoxide and a coreactant in the presence of a catalyst system obtained by combining (a) a source of a Group VIII metal cation (... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6092921 | Fluid mixer and process using the same Apparatus for mixing reactive fluids which are capable of ignition or explosion, at elevated temperature and pressure, for subsequent conversion by contact with a catalyst, such as a (partial) oxidation catalyst or in a combustion zone, comprising in sequ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6067844 | Nondestructive method for detection of defects and the condition of liners in polymer-lined pipes and equipment The semi-permeable characteristics of polymeric liners may be used to characterize defects, if present, in loose liners contained inside piping and equipment. The use of polymer-lined equipment is common in the chemical, refining and other industries wher... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6051127 | Process for the preparation of lubricating base oils Process for the preparation of lubricating base oils comprising the steps of (a) contacting a hydrocarbon oil feed in the presence of hydrogen in a first reaction zone with a catalyst comprising at least one Group VIB metal component and at least one non-... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5976354 | Integrated lube oil hydrorefining process In an integrated lube oil process, a lube oil stock is hydrotreated over a non-noble metal containing hydrotreating catalyst in an HDN/HDS unit to remove sulfur and nitrogen from the lube oil stock and produce an HDN/HDS unit effluent. The effluent compri... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5921769 | Catalytic burner The invention relates to a heating device (100) employing catalytic combustion of gas, especially of petroleum gases, comprising: a flat combustion enclosure (110) delimited by two parallel large plane walls (111, 112), at least one of which is a heater plate ... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5843545 | Polyester composition for use in thermoforming dual-ovenable trays This invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition which is particularly suitable for use in thermoforming thin-walled articles, such as dual-ovenable trays. Articles which are made utilizing this thermoplastic resin composition have improved low... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5804058 | Catalytic dewaxing processes using alumina free coated catalyst A process is disclosed for the catalytic dewaxing of a hydrocarbon oil feed comprising waxy molecules, which process comprises: contacting a feed under catalytic dewaxing conditions with a catalyst composition comprising a molecular sieve containing crystallit... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5753810 | Method and apparatus for determining tire inflation status The automatic tire inflation status measurement system comprises a scale and a tire-deformation apparatus for automatically determining whether a pneumatic tire installed on a vehicle is underinflated. The scale plate is flush mounted with the road surfac... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5750644 | Process for the crystallization of polyethylene naphthalate prepolymers and the solid stating of those crystallized prepolymers A process is disclosed for the crystallization of a PEN prepolymer containing volatile components. The temperature is maintained at a temperature in the range of about 20° C. above the Tg and about 10° C. below the Tm while the PEN prepolymer is agitate... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5747127 | Polyester composition for use in thermoforming dual-ovenable trays This invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition which is particularly suitable for use in thermoforming thin-walled articles, such as dual-ovenable trays. Articles which are made utilizing this thermoplastic resin composition have improved low... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5744578 | Process for the crystallization of polyethylene naphthalate prepolymers and the solid stating of those crystallized prepolymers A process is disclosed for the crystallization of a PEN prepolymer containing volatile components. The temperature is maintained in the range of about 20° C. above the Tg and about 10° C. below the Tm while the PEN prepolymer is agitated. The PEN prepol... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5712313 | Process for carrying out chemical equilibrium reactions A process for carrying out a chemical equilibrium reaction is disclosed in which, in a first stage, one or more reactants are contacted with a fixed arrangement of a catalyst under conditions such that the reactants and the products of the reaction are ga... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5665153 | Bitumen compositions Bitumen compositions comprising bitumen and at least one succinic anhydride derivative contained in the bitumen, processes for their preparation and their use in bitumen emulsions for road applications, e.g. surface dressings.... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5658497 | Process for the catalytic partial oxidation of hydrocarbons using a certain catalyst support A process is disclosed for the partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon feedstock to produce a hydrogen and carbon monoxide synthesis gas employing a temperature of 800° C. or more, one or more inorganic oxide or oxides and space velocities of 500,000 Nl/kg/hr... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5658503 | Dual phase distribution device A device is provided for mixing two fluids, one a liquid, the other a gas, where apertures are provided in channel tubes to mix the fluids in the individual channels. The mixing device provides a two fluid admixture for passage to downstream processing, m... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5641549 | Cellularized polyesters This invention is a composition, a kit to prepare the composition, cellular sheet made from the composition and thermoformed articles made from the sheet, in which the composition comprises polyethylene terephthalate, sufficient inert gas to give a sheet ... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5639401 | Process for the catalytic partial oxidation of hydrocarbons The present invention relates to a process for the catalytic partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising contacting a feed comprising a hydrocarbon feedstock and an oxygen-containing gas with a catalyst at an elevated temperature under conditi... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5635145 | Multi-bed downflow reactor Multi-bed downflow reactor for the catalytic conversion of a liquid and/or a gas including a chamber arranged in between adjacent catalyst beds, which chamber includes a) at least one device for injecting an additional liquid and/or gas for controlling th... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5628931 | Process for the preparation of hydrogen and carbon monoxide containing mixtures A process for the preparation of a gaseous mixture containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide by autothermal reforming, comprising (i) partial oxidation of a gaseous hydrocarbon feed in a partial oxidation zone, (ii) passing the effluent of the partial oxidation ... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5622677 | Venturi riser reactor and process for catalytic cracking An improved riser reactor containing a plurality of substantially vertically oriented venturis connected in series whereby the venturis have a maximum diameter, D1, and a minimum diameter, D2 ; and, apparatus for connecting the ventu... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5612423 | Process for manufacturing polyester copolymers containing terephthalate and naphthalate units This invention is an improved process for producing polyester copolymers, which employs a combination of an acid-based process and an ester-based process. The ester-based process is used to manufacture a low molecular weight naphthalate-based polymer, and... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5594092 | Process for manufacturing polyester copolymers This invention is an improved process for producing polyester copolymers, which employs a combination of an acid-based process and an ester-based process. The ester-based process is used to manufacture a low molecular weight naphthalate-based polymer, and... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5554657 | Process for recycling mixed polymer containing polyethylene terephthalate The invention described herein provides a process for recycling a mixed polymer recycle stream containing polyester polymers, particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET) typically in the form of carbonated soft drink or other containers. This novel proc... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5550296 | Method of producing ketones A liquid ammonia stream is mixed with a crude oil stream which contains naphthenic acids. Ammonium naphthenates are formed which are then separated from the crude oil with the ammonia. The naphthanates are converted back to acids by addition of acetic aci... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5539078 | Process for manufacturing polyester copolymers This invention is an improved process for producing polyester copolymers, which employs a combination of an acid-based process and an ester-based process. The ester-based process is used to manufacture a low molecular weight naphthalate-based polymer, and... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5534236 | Removing ammonia from an ammonia-containing gas mixture A process of removing ammonia from an ammonia-containing gas mixture including introducing a precursor of nitrogen oxides into the gas mixture at a temperature above the decomposition temperature of the precursor and subsequently contacting the gas steam ... | 07/09/1996 |
