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| 4980030 | Method for treating waste paint sludge A method and apparatus are disclosed for the treatment of paint sludge and for reducing volatile organic compound emissions from a paint spraybooth operation, thereby obtaining a recyclable material for use in new coating products. In such an operation, u... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4968052 | Wheel lift apparatus A wheel lift towing apparatus includes a crossbar with opposing end portions; two collars, one being mounted to each crossbar end portion; two wheel retainer locating struts, one being connected to each crossbar end portion via one of the collars; and two... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4959911 | Apparatus for drying garments A novel portable garment drying device for quickly drying garments is comprised of an air circulating means assembled with a support frame, an air permeable sheet upon which a garment is placed for drying, and bottom covering. The device is easily assembl... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4953510 | Apparatus and method for heating water Disclosed is an improved water heater and method of heating water retained in a storage tank having a flue passing through it. The apparatus and method directs hot gases flowing upwardly along the flue toward the flue's wall when heat transfer between tho... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4949725 | Apparatus and method for displaying electrical activity generated within a living body An apparatus and method for display of biologically induced electrical activity is disclosed. The apparatus includes sensors for measuring EEG or MEG signals from a living body and using these signals to compute one or more dipoles representative of the m... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4943037 | Suspension device with cam support member A mechanical seat suspension inside a housing comprises parallel scissor arms and a support arm with a cam connected to suspension springs. The support arm, which carries the substantial majority of the seat load, has a height adjustment means and a cam w... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4930343 | Apparatus for measuring and controlling fluid flow across a boundary An apparatus for use in measuring fluid flow across a boundary is disclosed including a conduit, supply means for control fluid and two fluid flow sensors. The conduit is positioned to extend across the boundary so that its open ends are located on opposi... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4927568 | Apparatus for aerating water in a container A novel and unique apparatus is disclosed for use in aerating water held in a container, such as a livewell in a fishing boat. The aeration apparatus receives fresh water through a conventional water distribution system, aspirates ambient air into the wat... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4926546 | PC board panel configuration technique Disclosed an improved technique for configuring printed circuit board panels containing multiple printed circuit boards. In configuring these printed circuit board panels, the printed circuit board's electrically conductive patterns are symmetrically arra... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4926100 | Zero-torque eddy current motor system and method for controlling same A variable speed eddy current electric motor includes a zero-torque regulating circuit that senses and responds to the current flowing through an eddy current motor field coil. As the magnitude of the field coil's current is changed by the eddy current mo... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4911443 | Football game system and method of play A new game is disclosed, involving substantially the same rules as American football (e.g., NFL or NCAA) except that kicks or passes into the end zone may be deflected back onto the playing field as a playable ball by a rebounding assembly that surrounds ... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4907703 | Office desk storage system A desk storage system for efficiently organizing various office implements using modular components assembled in one of a plurality of configurations according to user preference. The desk storage system includes modular components attachable to one anoth... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4899911 | Apparatus and method for dispensing an individual beverage serving An apparatus and method for dispensing an individual beverage serving are disclosed wherein a rupturable packet containing a flavoring constituent is ruptured by a mechanically actuated platen. Platen movement during the dispensing cycle is controlled by ... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4888214 | Aparatus and method for coating fasteners Apparatus and method employed in applying a useful coating to fasteners is disclosed. Particularly, a resin material in powder form is preferably applied to a selected surface of the fastener to cover a desired length of the threads of the fastener. The a... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4884555 | Swirl combuster burner An improved high efficiency swirl combustor type gas burner for use in residential or commercial water heaters is provided having a swirl cone to induce turbulence in the combustion air and a mixing zone where turbulent gas is mixed with the combustion ai... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4879801 | Cathodically protected water heater A cathodically protected water heater which eliminates the need of a conventional anode rod. The water heater tank includes a cylindrical shell enclosed by upper and lower heads and a flue which is mounted within openings in the lower and upper heads. The... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4878645 | Appliance retaining adaptor A retaining adaptor is provided which secures appliances such as televisions to appliance support devices without necessitating any structural change or other damage to the appliance.... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4870395 | Battery powered smoke alarm safety lockout system Disclosed is a safety lockout system for battery powered smoke alarms. The body of the smoke alarm is removably securable to a mounting bracket that is attached to the wall or ceiling of a building. The safety lockout system prevents securing the body of ... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4865776 | Apparatus for aerating water in a container A novel and unique apparatus is disclosed for use in aerating water held in a container, such as a livewell in a fishing boat. The aeration apparatus receives fresh water through a conventional water distribution system, aspirates ambient air into the wat... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4865093 | Apparatus and method of producing chair mats and the like An apparatus and method for forming a workpiece or chair mat with cleats on the underside thereof, and with a marginal peripheral area void of cleats, and for trimming the edge of a generally planar workpiece. A rotatable work table is provided for positi... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4865881 | Apparatus and process for making locking slide nuts An apparatus and method for applying locking material to an area of a fastener adapted for internal threading. The apparatus includes a support structure for moving a succession of internally threadable fasteners with support structure recesses positionin... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4862359 | Topographical mapping of brain functionality from neuropsychological test results A method and apparatus for evaluating physiological and behavioral functioning of predetermined regions of interest of the human brain by displaying topographical maps of measured information. Brain electrical activity and/or predetermined physical parame... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4856763 | Mechanical seat suspension with concentric cam surfaces A mechanical seat suspension inside a housing includes parallel scissor arms and a support arm with a cam connected to suspension springs. The support arm, which carries the substantial majority of the seat load, has a height adjustment assembly and a cam... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4853995 | Molded cushion article A cushion article, such as a seat cushion or the like, for snapping in place onto an appropriate seat support without additional attaching means. The seat cushion has a foam body with a snap-ring member molded integral with a peripheral portion of the bod... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4852842 | Appliance support apparatus A method and apparatus for supporting an appliance having at least one arm which is mounted at one end to a support surface and adapted at the other end for attachment of the appliance. The method and apparatus also includes a unique biasing system for ho... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4847126 | Elongated plastic material A dunnage shock absorber and a method and apparatus for making the same is disclosed. The shock absorber is constructed from plastic material which forms a series of trigonal-shaped, gas-filled units which maintain adequate shock absorbing characteristics... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4842890 | Method for coating fasteners A method and apparatus for coating a fastener, particularly a fastener with a head portion and shank portion, with a coating material is provided. The invention includes the steps of and apparatus for supporting the fasteners such that the fasteners are p... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4838208 | Cathodically protected water heater A cathodically protected water heater which eliminates the need of a conventional anode rod. The water heater tank includes a cylindrical shell enclosed by upper and lower heads and a flue which is mounted within openings in the lower and upper heads. The... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4832073 | System for filling a baitwell in a fishing boat A distribution system for filling a baitwell in a boat includes a low pressure pump and a dual check valve. The fluid flow into the system is divided so that the pressure on the pump is reduced, thus enabling the use of an inexpensive pump. The check valv... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4828829 | Fish attractant with sensory enhancements A visual fish attractant that visually attracts fish and aids in the dispersion of traditional scent and taste attractants is disclosed. The fish attractant compositions, if oil based, include one or more oils, such as mineral oil, cod liver oil, menhaden... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4828323 | Adjustable armrest An armrest assembly is self-adjusting as to height in response solely to the rotation of a connecting support lever to which an armrest is mounted. The adjustment mechanism includes a spring biased latch pawl engaging a ratchet wheel inside the support le... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4793763 | Towing apparatus with front stop A towing apparatus of the wheel lift variety is provided with wheel support members and stop means to enhance the resistance of the apparatus to roll-out by operator misuse.... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4775555 | Apparatus and process for making locking nuts A process and apparatus for manufacturing self-locking fasteners in which a resin deposit of patch is applied to a portion of the threads. A resin stream entrained in a gaseous jet is directed through a nozzle which is an axial registration with the faste... | 10/04/1988 |
| 4757245 | Control system for a plurality of stepper motors An apparatus and method for operating a plurality of stepper motors. A controller operates a plurality of sequentially connected stepper motors executing substantially the same motion. The apparatus includes an incremental control feature for generating a... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4736278 | Lighting fixture with rotating support A lighting fixture having a base, a cantilevered arm extending from the base and supporting a light, a rotatable platform, a motor for rotating the platform and electrical circuitry for actuating the light and/or the motor.... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4733997 | Method of producing chair mats and the like involving edge trimming An apparatus and method for forming a workpiece or chair mat with cleats on the underside thereof, and with a marginal peripheral area void of cleats, and for trimming the edge of a generally planar workpiece. A rotatable work table is provided for positi... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4731006 | Apparatus for processing food products An apparatus for processing a cooked food product and producing a plurality of cooked food product portions is disclosed. The method includes the steps of positioning the cooked food product in an extrusion location, extruding the cooked food product thro... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4721033 | Method and apparatus for removing sprayed material from the air exhausted from a spray booth A method and apparatus for removing sprayed material from the air exhausted from a spray booth comprising an enclosure in which the material is sprayed. Air supply means are arranged to supply air to the enclosure, and outlet fans are provided for extract... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4717498 | Dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinates Dimethiocone copolyol sulfosuccinate compounds obtained from silicone-based monoesters. The dimethicone copolyol sulfosuccinates are obtained by reacting the ethoxylated polyether side chains of dimethicone copolyol with maleic anhydride to form a monoest... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4691934 | Towing system for vehicles A system for towing of vehicles having automatic or manual transmissions without causing damage to any part of the drive train and for providing enhanced steerability to a towed vehicle. The vehicle towing system includes a tow bearing device for isolatin... | 09/08/1987 |
