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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5532664 | Modular superconducting energy storage device A modular superconducting energy storage device includes a plurality of superconducting magnet modules joined in series in axial alignment. Each module comprises a core member having a superconducting coil member wound around it and a tensioning member th... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5163104 | Digital image processing technique including improved gray scale compression An improved technique for gray scale compression of document image data is disclosed. The method comprises evaluating subportions of an image array as to relative levels of sameness and attempting to create sub-arrays having the same pixel value. Successi... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5143770 | Multilayer insulation blanket, fabricating apparatus and method An improved multilayer insulation blanket for insulating cryogenic structures operating at very low temperatures is disclosed. An apparatus and method for fabricating the improved blanket are also disclosed. In the improved blanket, each successive layer ... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5134293 | Scintillator material An improved scintillator material comprising cerium fluoride is disclosed. Cerium fluoride has been found to provide a balance of good stopping power, high light yield and short decay constant that is superior to known scintillator materials such as thall... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5114894 | Filter material A granular filter aid composition for filtering liquids composed of a major amount of phosphorylated starch and minor amounts of clay and cellulosic fibers.... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5103969 | Portable tray having a movable handle The present invention is an apparatus comprising a portable object, a longitudinally disposed carrying handle for the portable object having first and second ends, and first and second handle retaining means. More particularly, the apparatus can be a pain... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5103917 | Adjustable calibration assembly for a guidance system An agricultural implement guidance control system has a wand sensor housing which contains a vertical shaft attached to the wand bracket and thus to the sensing wands. Affixed to the shaft is a photoelectric light source which projects a beam of light at ... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5102210 | Low cost filing cabinet and method for making the same The present invention relates to a rugged and inexpensive filing cabinet constructed from thin, prefinished metal and the method for making the same. All component parts including the case envelope, case back, kickplate, drawers and drawer supports are de... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5099730 | Multiple-spindle automatic lathe with stop In order to improve a multiple-spindle automatic lathe comprising a working area, a spindle drum having several spindles in different spindle positions, the spindles being adapted to be brought into different spindle stations on a machine frame by rotatio... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5097100 | Noble metal plated wire and terminal assembly, and method of making the same A lightweight, substantially corrosion-proof, conductive wire and terminal assembly (10) comprising a wire (12) laid on and welded to a terminal pad (18) at or near the end (16) of the wire. The wire (12) has an electrically conductive core (24) having a ... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5095197 | Instant portable bar code reader In an exemplary embodiment, a hand-held bar code reader has an elongated hand grip portion and a reader head portion which may be substantially spaced from a bar code data carrier during a reading operation. Light energy is directed outwardly through a wi... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5088417 | Light weight center beam railroad cars with pinned connections Center beam railroad car having a top chord, a parallel center sill below the top chord, columns joining the top chord and center sill, and diagonal tension members connecting the upper joint between one column and the top chord to the lower joint between... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5081343 | Instant portable bar code reader In an exemplary embodiment, a hand-held bar code reader has a handle portion and a reader head portion which may be held spaced from a bar code data carrier during a reading operation. Light energy is directed outwardly through a window so as to illuminat... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5079901 | Coupon inserting apparatus and method Apparatus that uses the burster method for positioning coupons from a continuous web at a predetermined time at a predetermined location for insertion is disclosed. Positioning roll mechanism define a bight to receive the leading edge of a coupon and are ... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5078261 | Apparatus and method for unloading bulk materials An unloader for bulk materials is provided to transfer material such as cement from a barge or other bulk container. It includes a moveable and rotatable support member such as a crane or cantilevered arm that is adjacent the bulk container. A first conve... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5074938 | Low pressure exponent propellants containing boron Propellant grain consisting essentially of: A. from about 50% to about 75% by weight of an oxidizer consisting essentially of ammonium nitrate; B. from about 1% to about 20% by weight of a cured polymeric binder; C. from 0% to about 30% by weight of a nitrate ester... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5075647 | Planar slot coupled microwave hybrid A symmetrical 180° microwave hybrid is constructed by opening a slot line in a ground plane below a conducting strip disposed on a dielectric substrate, creating a slot coupled conductor. Difference signals propagating on the slot coupled conductor are i... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5072709 | Fuel injection for an internal combustion engine A mechanically pressurized electronic fuel injector is for use in internal combustion engines and is actuated by the engine valve train. The fuel injector has an injection stroke for discharging fuel into the engine and a metering stroke for receiving a p... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5070798 | Pellet burner appliances and burners therefor A pellet burning appliance with an improved burner is disclosed. This improved burner includes an open ended retort in communication with a feed auger at the inlet end opposite the open end. The feed auger delivers solid fuel pellets through the inlet end... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5070536 | Mobile radio data communication system and method In an exemplary embodiment, a test signal is sent by a base station at a suitable point in a communications protocol. According to the evaluation of the test signal transmission, a relatively high data rate or a lower more conservative data rate is select... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5069263 | Panel interlock system A panel interlock system for connecting a plurality of wall panels together is disclosed. A locking clip is attached to the vertical edges of each wall panel. A vertical filler tube is used to connect adjacent wall panels together. The vertical filler tub... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5067464 | Fuel injector for an internal combustion engine A mechanically pressurized electronic fuel injector for use in internal combustion engines is actuated by the engine valve train during the injection stroke. A control solenoid is mounted to the injector and has its axis inclined with respect to the axis ... | 11/26/1991 |
| 5067363 | Clearance-free spindle drive In order to improve a spindle drive for machine tools, comprising a housing, a spindle mounted in the housing, a drive motor arranged on the housing and a gear arranged in the housing and comprising an intermediate shaft driven by the drive motor and moun... | 11/26/1991 |
| 5067249 | Map scaling instrument An instrument for measuring and converting scale dimensions such as, for example, mileage values on a map, includes a housing having a tracing wheel at one end for rolling along route lines on the map. The tracing wheel is connected to operate an actuator... | 11/26/1991 |
| 5067088 | Apparatus and method for assembling mass mail items A matching system for use with an inserting device adapted to insert into an envelope, which may be personalized for a particular recipient, one or more personalized inserts. The matching system ensures the proper assembly of mass mail items which include... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5066216 | Apparatus for injection of viscous material The present invention relates to an apparatus for injecting viscous materials. The apparatus includes a vertically adjustable manifold valve which receives a continuously circulating supply of pressurized viscous material. The manifold valve is positioned... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5066317 | Compressed gas dryer system with pressure retention In its broad aspect, the present invention involves a governor-controlled gas compressor system for maintaining gas pressure in a gas reservoir between a predetermined first pressure level at which said compressor commences to compress pressurized intake ... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5062156 | Face shield filter plate retention In face-protecting devices such as welder's shields and helments, a filter plate is supported on a support ledge adjacent the view port and is retained on the exterior of the device by a filter plate retainer adapted for attachment to the device.... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5058272 | Tool apparatus for applying large forces A tool apparatus for applying a large closing force to an object is disclosed. The tool apparatus, capable of improving the efficiency and ease of effort required to crimp nuts onto bolts and to cut materials such as multi-strand cables, bars and the like... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5055070 | Overmolded shielded connector The shield covers of an overmold shielded electrical connector have pivot detents stamped into their surfaces to provide a point for the shield halves to rotate on the center dielectric with a lever type action. When fully closed, the lever action assures... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5052943 | Recharging and data retrieval apparatus Dock apparatus is provided for the receiving of portable, hand-held data retrieval devices to allow recharging of internal batteries and data communication with centralized computer systems. A frame having electrical contact elements at its inner end rece... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5052020 | Method of and apparatus for controlling modulation of digital signals in frequency-modulated transmissions A signal amplitude shaping circuit is interposed between a signal source and a signal input terminal of a frequency modulation circuit of a typical voice radio transmitter or transceiver unit. The amplitude shaping circuit includes a high-impedance sampli... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5049152 | Hemostatic clip applicator The present invention relates to an improved reciprocating jaw type hemostatic clip applier or ligator. The improved apparatus is provided with an improved camming mechanism which interfaces with the jaws to cam the jaws closed and which is designed to ma... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5046786 | Combination brake valve module A pressurized fluid control module is provided for a tractor-trailer brake system to effect the appropriate braking function. The pressurized fluid control module is combined with pressure inlet fittings for the introduction of a pressurized fluid, a plur... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5047748 | Dock monitoring system A remote monitoring system for a multi-position loading dock facility having a vehicle restraint lock at each loading/unloading position is disclosed. The monitoring system includes a data processor, and a keyboard and monitor associated therewith, which ... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5047282 | Translucent and variegated decorative laminate having an effect of depth A translucent and variegated resin impregnated decorative paper laminate having the visual three-dimensional effect of depth and to a method of manufacturing the same which comprises laminating a plurality of highly absorbent, transparent paper sheets imp... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5044135 | Cluster work station system The present invention relates to a cluster office work station system having an equilateral polygonal shaped central core having five or more vertical side panels. The individual work stations are defined by wall panels connected to common lateral edges o... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5045663 | System for control of flushing flow in a spark discharge (EDM) machine A control system for flushing fluid flow in an EDM machine provides independent control of flow characteristics at the upper and lower nozzle outlets. The control system operates in a flow control mode and a pressure control mode. In the pressure control ... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5040258 | Dock leveler with automatic vehicle barrier A dock leveler assembly is provided having an automatic barrier actuated in response to movement of the lip for preventing accidental runoff of material handling vehicles from the loading dock. The assembly includes a ramp for pivotal movement between a s... | 08/20/1991 |
| 5040613 | Counterbalanced sensing wand assembly An agricultural implement guidance control system has a counterbalanced sensing wand assembly. The wand position sensing assembly is designed to compensate for the adverse effects of operations on a field which has a side slope, i.e., slopes to the left o... | 08/20/1991 |
