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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7767096 | System to meter chemicals into water in a swimming pool A method to meter a granular chemical into water in a swimming pool provides a dispensation unit constructed to dispense a granular chemical at a selected rate per unit of time. The dispensation unit includes a device to open a container of the granular chemical. Th... | 08/03/2010 |
| 5603936 | Process for removing light absorbing compounds from epidermal plant cells A process is provided for harvesting light absorbing compounds from the epidermal cells of a plant. The plant is subjected to artificial light having wavelengths in the range of 260 to 400 nm. The plant is ground to form a slurry and an enzyme is added to... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5568000 | Multiple pole, shaded pole subfractional-horsepower induction motor A multiple pole, shaded pole, subfractional-horsepower induction motor includes a two piece stator. Wound wire is mounted on one piece of the stator before final assembly of the stator. Reluctance gaps are utilized to increase the strength of the motor.... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5536294 | Process for extracting precious metals from volcanic ore A process for extracting precious metal from volcanic ore includes the steps of crushing the ore, heating the ore in a hydrogen atmosphere to soften oxide mineral encapsulating the precious metal, cooling the ore, grinding the ore, and processing the ore ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5524514 | Computer numerically controlled table saw fence A table saw includes a table, a saw mounted on the table, a carriage mounted on the table, a fence attached to the carriage and extending over the table, and a motor for moving the carriage and fence between at least two operative positions. The motor is ... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5524838 | Method and apparatus for processing tires to reclaim rubber, metal, and fabric A method and apparatus for separating and recovering rubber, fiber, and steel from tires cryogenically cools and grinds tire rubber. The method reduces by 45 to 60 percent the amount of nitrogen required to cool and embrittle the rubber prior to being gro... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5521957 | X-ray imaging system A portable X-ray imaging machine includes a X-ray source and a X-ray image receptor. The source and the receptor are movable simultaneously along a line parallel to a patient reclined on the top of an examination table. The X-ray machine is readily transp... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5518155 | Holster lock A handgun holster includes a system for simultaneously contacting the trigger guard and muzzle of a handgun in the holster to prevent the handgun from being removed until desired by the wearer.... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5512598 | Dietary vaccine for inhibiting metabolism of methanol A method for inhibiting the metabolism of methanol in a human is disclosed. The method comprises administering a source of ethanol introduced into the respiratory tract of a human being, permitting the gradual time release of ethanol from the dietary vacc... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5509237 | Mobile home anchor system A device for anchoring a mobile home in position above the ground. The device comprises a bracket pair which can be mounted on an existing stanchion and mobile home without requiring modification of the stanchion or removal of the stanchion from position ... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5501735 | Apparatus for processing printed circuit board substrates Apparatus for contacting a circuit board substrate with etching fluid or some other chemical includes a conveyor system comprised of upper and lower rotating disks for receiving and transporting the circuit board substrate while the substrate is contacted... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5490637 | Metal shredding machine A metal shredding machine includes spaced apart support plates which are interconnected by rods carrying hammers. The hammers contact and shred metal which is passing through the machine. Sleeves are mounted on the peripheral edges of the plates. The slee... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5489459 | Protective paint impermeable floor cover An elongate, pliable, paint impermeable cover protects the floor around a doorway during painting. The cover can be folded over itself to size the cover for a smaller doorway.... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5482328 | Business form with removable label and method for producing the same with label stock A business form includes a removable label produced by adhering conventional label stock to the back of the form and by die cutting completely through the form and partially through the label stock.... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5483301 | Optical device An optical device which is worn by a person which can be quickly adapted for use in magnifying objects distant from the person or as eyeglasses which allows a person to view objects according to their normal size and dimension. The optical device can be r... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5478723 | Method and apparatus for determining the role of cytochrome P450 and related enzymes in the metabolism of drugs and other chemicals A method and apparatus for determining the enzyme or enzymes in the human body which metabolize a particular drug. Microsomes are obtained from each of several donors. The microsome for one donor is reacted with a test drug and the quantity of metabolites... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5476582 | Filter cover assembly for differential housing mechanism A differential housing includes magnetic filters for removing metal particulate from oil circulating within the differential mechanism of a vehicle. The differential housing also permits the level and temperature of the oil to be monitored.... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5462005 | Method and apparatus for reserving seats at entertainment event Apparatus for reserving a seat in an entertainment theater includes a casing and a tape which is extendable from and retractable into the casing. The casing and tape are looped over the armrests of seats to reserve the seats. Indicia on the tape denote th... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5457926 | Interlocking block Lightweight foam building blocks simplify the interlocking of the blocks when the blocks are being stacked, increase the resistance of the blocks to rotational forces which twist one block with respect to another, and decrease the passage of air and light... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5452822 | Gumball machine A gumball machine attracts and entertains users by enabling a user, after he purchases a gumball from the machine, to visually observe the gumball as it travels from the storage area of the gumball machine to the dispenser where the user removes the gumba... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5446927 | Garment with coextensive sliding perforated fabric layers A garment for facilitating the evaporative cooling of the epidermis of a user while protecting the epidermis from sunlight includes two co-extensive layers of material having openings formed through each layer of material. The layers slide over one other ... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5424299 | Composition and method for rejuvenating enteral feeding tubes An ingestible rejuvenation composition is injected into an enteral feeding tube to clean remnant food from the tube and decontaminate the tube. The rejuvenation composition includes a carrier, edible acids, enzymes for degrading the remnant food, and an e... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5423090 | Glove with floating puncture resistant pad A puncture resistant surgical glove. The glove includes a puncture resistant pad which is positioned on one of the fingers of the glove. A finger stall is pulled over the glove finger and the puncture resistant pad and is sealed on the glove by dipping th... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5423525 | C-clamp A C-clamp includes a C-shaped body. The body has an anvil end and an internally threaded second end. The second end carries a screw which is used to press a workpiece against the anvil. The second end permits the screw both to be turned through the second... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5404277 | Apparatus for backlighting LCD Apparatus for backlighting a liquid crystal display has an operational life of at least one hundred thousand hours and can be manufactured using a light source which has about one-seventh the cost of prior art light sources. The apparatus utilizes dies wh... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5400672 | Gear with inset O-ring for setting backlash A gear assembly reduces gear wear by insuring that the backlash of a pair of gears is at a desired setting. A first gear in the gear assembly resiliently displaces another gear outwardly away from the first gear to achieve a desired backlash setting.... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5397235 | Method for installation of dental implant An implant is loosely inserted in an opening in the bone. A packing composition and/or growth factor is inserted in the opening to anchor the implant in the opening.... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5394635 | Safety cartridge A firearm safety cartridge lodges a projectile in the breech end of the barrel of the firearm to prevent live ammunition from being inserted into the firing chamber of the firearm.... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5394661 | Earthquake resistant biosphere A building structure can, in the event of an earthquake, be quickly released to roll freely over the ground. Living quarters are suspended in the building structure. The living quarters remain in an upright orientation while the building structure rolls o... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5392584 | Method and apparatus for producing roof tile A method and apparatus are utilized to produce panels which simulate overlapping red clay roof tile. The panels are fire resistant, impact resistant, opaque, lightweight, and have sufficient strength to support fully the weight of an individual walking on... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5389391 | Low pH antimicrobial food composition A nutritionally balanced water soluble powdered food composition which, when mixed with water, has a low pH, extended shelf life, high antimicrobial activity, and which includes protein alpha-amino acids in solution or in suspension. The food composition ... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5381800 | Method for testing for esophagitis A method and apparatus for administering a test to detect the esophagitis in a patient utilizes a sealed pliable tube. When the tube is unsealed and inserted in the esophagus of a patient, an acidic solution stored in the tube flows into the esophagus and... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5381623 | Fish lure A crank lure maintains a horizontal orientation during trolling, is weed free, is self-righting, and increases the likelihood of a strike when the lure is ingested by a fish. The lure connects a fishing line to the top of the head of the lure, generates d... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5380329 | Bone augmentation method and apparatus A method and apparatus for augmenting the bone in the face of a human being makes an intraoral incision and delivers bone augmentation material into a containment structure intermediate facial tissue and underlying bone. The containment structure prevents... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5380752 | Method for preventing oxidation of crystalline steroid alcohols in cells, lipoproteins, and chylomicrons A method for preventing oxidation by the cells lining the blood vessels of the body of a crystalline steroid alcohol comprises incorporating in the bloodstream a composition comprising all ascorbyl monoester of a saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid co... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5378152 | Method and apparatus for installation of dental implant A dental implant shaped like a bottle includes an involute which extends inwardly from the bottom of the implant. The smooth arcuate outer surface of the implant minimizes the likelihood the implant becoming infected after the implant is installed in alve... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5378028 | Apparatus for connecting oval duct sections A flange connection for oval shaped air conditioning ducts readily adapts to ducts of differing shape and dimension. The flange is unitary and simultaneously attaches to the ends of two adjacent ducts.... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5372503 | Method for installation of a dental implant An implant is loosely inserted in an opening in the bone. A packing composition and/or growth factor is inserted in the opening to anchor the implant in the opening.... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5367557 | Mobile radio data analysis system A mobile radio system is provided which can transmit and receive telephone calls and which can accurately determine the date of, the length of, and the DTMF numbers dialed during a telephone call utilizing the mobile radio system.... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5352000 | Flange connector for air duct with detent adjacent sealing material A flange connection for an air conditioning duct comprises a generally L-shaped hollow flange having a pair of opposing spaced apart stay members which form multiple mechanical and adhesive seals to tightly secure the wall of an air conditioning duct in t... | 10/04/1994 |
