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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5340377 | Method and apparatus for producing powders Apparatus for producing metal powders by atomization, the apparatus including melting means for melting the material to be atomized, an atomizing enclosure in which a dispersion head rotating at high speed is disposed to scatter the molten material in ato... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5316625 | Apparatus for separating a partially miscible solvent from water An apparatus for separating a partially miscible solvent from a contaminated water stream. The apparatus includes a fully enclosed containment vessel having an internal volume bounded by a plurality of walls which define the width, length and height of th... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5316343 | Video game high-score applique An applique for affixation to a surface of a video game cartridge. The applique is a thin profile sheet so that, when it is affixed to the game cartridge, it does not appreciably alter the dimensions of the cartridge. The applique is provided with a first... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5313952 | Electrode attachment apparatus An electrode belt assembly for positioning an electrically conductive electrode against the body member of a patient, particularly an infant, includes a flexible web belt having a plurality of apertures therein and an electrode pad assembly that can be se... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5303566 | Front-loading washing machine drain system A drain system for adapting the drain/extraction plumbing of a front-loading washing machine which includes an agitator drum mounted for rotation about a generally horizontal axis, means for driving the drum in rotation about the axis during the various c... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5303929 | Number card game and method A game card for playing rounders or bingo. The game card comprises a matrix having a plurality of polygons interfitted to define a multiplicity of intersections formed by adjacent angular portions of contiguous polygons. Each angular portion of a polygon ... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5289075 | Resonator for a thermostatically-controlled oscillator having low power consumption and rapid heating The present invention relates to a piezoelectric resonator having adherent or non-adherent electrodes, the piezoelectric crystal comprising a central portion and a peripheral portion forming a ring that surrounds the central portion and that is connected ... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5287294 | Apparatus and method for automatically calibrating for temperature an input tray of an integrated circuit handler A system for calibrating the input tray of an integrated circuit handling device for temperature. The system includes a plurality of fixed sensors mounted at locations along the input tray of the handling device. The fixed sensors serve to sense temperatu... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5277475 | One piece back support for a chair A one-piece back support for a chair. The support includes a substantially integral backing member having a front side, a back side, and top and bottom edges. The backing member defines, on its front side, a substantially vertical, concave channel. The ch... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5254827 | Chip removing device of electro-discharge machine A chip removing device used in an electro-discharge machining using a discharge electrode. The device comprising a lower plate adapted to be disposed to the surface of the workpiece to be machined, an upper plate having an inner surface defining a cavity,... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5254834 | Method of forming closely-spaced, generally parallel slots through a thin wall and product formed thereby A method of manufacturing an electrical connector housing for mounting a plurality of connector elements. Such a housing mounts elements to be engaged by corresponding contacts of an integrated circuit device which are disposed in an array. The method inc... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5248897 | Safety window for car A safety window for a car which is capable of being automatically moved to its window closing position when the car speed exceeds a predetermined speed. The safety window comprises a control device for controlling the operation of the power window, which ... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5247768 | Inflatable structure The tent includes an inflatable frame which, when it is not inflated, is flaccid. The frame is continuous and is defined by a generally-tubular member. The frame includes segments which define a floor-forming portion and a pair of oppositely-facing, wall-... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5242548 | Vacuum distillation apparatus An improved distillation device (1) which uses a combination of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps to purify raw liquid in an area of limited space. The device (1) includes evaporation assembly (2) having a boiling chamber (5), a valve and float ... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5235785 | Apparatus and method for sharpening a clipper blade A plate device (22) and method for manually sharpening clipper blades (12). The plate (22) has an upper, rough sharpening surface (20) to which an abrasive sharpening compound (28) is applied. The compound (28) is applied as a thin film (32) covering subs... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5235630 | Emergency call station identification system and method A device for identifying a specific station, among a plurality of geographically-dispersed stations represented by a common phone number and serviced by a common PBX, which has initiated an emergency "9-1-1" telephone call. The specific station having ini... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5233124 | Firearm tool A tool for use in conjunction with a firearm to facilitate the performance of various functions with regard to the firearm. The tool includes a cartridge case simulator which is mounted at a distal end of a tubular rod. The end of the simulator opposite a... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5222562 | Cultivator attachment An attachment for use with an agricultural implement to protect a row of emergent plants growing in a field. The device includes a shield which protects the plants from accumulations of soil, trash, and other debris. The shield is mounted between one or m... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5222339 | Glazing system Apparatus for use in integrating multiple glass panels into a latticed-type structure (e.g., a door or window). The structure is a light-admitting, unified entity and includes a muntin which is positioned between two adjacent, coplanar glass panels. The M... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5214887 | Overhead condensate drain system A siphon drain system for removing condensate from a central air conditioning unit to a floor drain includes an overhead siphon line which passes between the air conditioner and the drain. The siphon line includes a first siphon end passing into a source ... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5212921 | Door sill composition An improved door sill construction. The sill includes a core including a form made from spun class fibers treated with a polyester resin. The spun glass fibers are oriented in both lineal rows and random mats in order to maximize strength. The sill furthe... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5211816 | Vacuum distillation apparatus for removal of volatile impurities from liquids A low temperature vacuum distillation apparatus. The distillation apparatus includes an evaporation section and a condensation section. Fluid flow throughout the system is assisted by an appropriate pump, and heat exchangers, one in each of the evaporatio... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5207584 | Electrical interconnect contact system Structure for electrically interconnecting a lead of an integrated circuit device to a terminal spaced at a distance from the lead. The apparatus includes a housing which is intermediate the lead and the terminal. The housing has a slot to receive one of ... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5195290 | Laminar roofing product A roofing shingle. The shingle includes first, second, and third substrates. The first substrate includes a woven polyester mat, treated to make it fire-resistant and to keep it from stretching, embedded in an asphalt lamina.... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5187905 | Complex sound-insulating material and flooring This invention relates to a complex sound-insulating material comprising a first lower sub-assembly, itself comprising at least one layer of a bituminous product, and a second upper layer which covers said first sub-assembly. The first sub-assembly compri... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5181817 | Fastener A fastener for securing an attachment such as a guiderail to a surface of a wall. Such an attachment is provided with an internally-threaded aperture to receive the externally-threaded shank of a bolt passed through an aperture in the wall to which the at... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5178457 | Mixer fin A mixer fin such as those fixedly mounted within rotatable drum mixers. More specifically, a mixer fin comprising of a substantially non-metallic, e.g., polymeric, mixer fin such as those used within rotatable drum mixers, for example to mix concrete. The... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5174029 | Chain saw tensioning mechanism A mechanism for tensioning the chain of a chain saw. The apparatus includes a cutting bar around which the chain extends. The cutting bar has a base portion mounted to an operating housing of the chain saw, and a distal portion carried by the base portion... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5172037 | Switching circuit for dc motor A dc motor switching circuit is disclosed, and the circuit includes: a forward revolution switching circuit section 1; a reverse revolution switching circuit section 2; a constant voltage section 3; a switching circuit section 4; an automatic circuit sect... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5166458 | Firing mechanism for fast shooting pistol A firing mechanism for a fast shooting pistol is disclosed, and the mechanism includes a hammer 1, a plunger 4, a hammer cam 8, an elastically sear 23, and a firing pin push rod 15. The hammer 1 is provided with a first engaging step 1' and a second engag... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5163578 | Sealable transportation and storage container A device for use in transporting and storing materials. The device includes a housing which is defined by a bottom panel and four generally planar panels extending substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel. A generally rectangular compartment is def... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5162040 | Medical dressing package and methods A sterile, medical dressing package (10), a method of applying the dressing (10) to a patient, and a method of configuring and packaging a sterile, medical dressing (10). The package (10) includes a dressing sheet (12) and a pair of cover sheets (14). Rel... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5155962 | Ceiling runner A ceiling runner comprised of an elongated generally U-shaped channel member having longitudinally spaced openings in its web, each with one end portion shaped and sized to confine a transversely arranged upright C-stud therein. The remainder of the openi... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5146705 | Trigger and safety An auxiliary weapon, such as a grenade launcher, is mounted on a main weapon, such as a rifle. The trigger member of the auxiliary weapon includes a pivotal extension that may be moved to a locked position to retain the safety in its on position. The exte... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5146641 | Trauma victim head immobilization device and method An assembly for immobilizing the head of a trauma victim intended to be positioned on a stretcher board. The device includes a first sheet of flexible material which is to be mounted so that, when it is affixed to the board, a pair of normally-flaccid, op... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5143203 | Granular material transfer apparatus A conveyor/elevator for moving bulk granular materials from a first location, at a designated height, to a second location, at an elevated height. The apparatus includes an endless conveyor web which is tensioned and has oppositely facing elevating and re... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5138952 | Transit system for roads and guideway with pivotal arm mounted traction wheel for engagement of undersurface of guideway A transit system employing multiple modes of operation. The system includes a guideway having a portion over which a vehicle traverses from one location to another, the traverse portion having a longitudinally-extending slot formed generally centrally the... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5136954 | Device for application of granular, gaseous or liquid material to soil An attachment to an existing sweep of a seeding device is provided for additional dispensing of fertilizer. A protection tooth on the leading face of the attachment can be placed at a desired depth of its lower, free end to selectively adjust the level at... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5134971 | Live fowl conveyor A conveyor for supporting live fowl to be inoculated, iseminated, debeaked, or to have another operation performed on them. The conveyor includes a base, a pair of spindles mounted to the base, one at each of opposite ends, and a generally horizontally-di... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5131172 | Contactor for granular materials A granular material treating device. Included are a housing having an input end and an output end and a porous conveyor belt disposed within the housing so that a generally horizontally-disposed run of the belt extends between the input and the output end... | 07/21/1992 |
