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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6647204 | Portable steam generating system A small portable steam generating system comprised of an elongate cylindrical cylinder having a turbulent baffle circulation system. The steam generator includes a plurality of baffles, having alternating ports spaced along the length of the cylinder. The... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6618080 | Auxiliary amplifier selection circuit for a CCD camera Object: To broaden the range of photographing of object, until illumination of 0.02 lux. Construction: In the case of sufficient bright object, photographing is performed by a conventional circuit at a high S/N ratio, at a high degree. In the case of an i... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6599253 | Non-invasive, miniature, breath monitoring apparatus A rugged, miniature, spectroscopic gas analyzer apparatus for rapid, non-invasive, multi-component breath monitoring and analysis and subsequent determination of Q or other medical diagnostic applications. The system is comprised of one or more IR emitter... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6598268 | Clip with retaining socket for stowing auxiliary eyeglasses A clip for stowing auxiliary eyeglasses comprised of a pair of clip bodies forming a jaw with a cylindrical socket formed on exterior surface of one of the bodies. The cylindrical socket is constructed to receive a cylinder held in place by a circumferent... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6582182 | Semiconductor wafer storage kiosk A semiconductor wafer cassette storage cabinet or stocker having a retrieval and transfer system constructed in the form of a kiosk encircling a pick-up and transfer apparatus. The structure is formed of a plurality of identical sections having wall panel... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6578133 | MIMD array of single bit processors for processing logic equations in strict sequential order A system for designing and implementing digital integrated circuits utilizing a set of synchronized sequencers that permit quick and efficient parallel processing of system level designs. The system and method converts digital schematics and hardware desc... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6564582 | Adjustable length necklace and bracelet An adjustable length bracelet or necklace in which a chain link is formed in a continuous loop and passes through a pair of oval-shaped barrels. The chain loops around and is attached to each oval-shaped barrel by an aperture in the side of the barrel for... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6550913 | Auxiliary eyewear attachment methods and apparatus A method and apparatus for mounting auxiliary eyeglasses on conventional eyeglasses in which magnets are attached to appendages on the auxiliary eyeglasses mating with magnets mounted on the temple extensions of conventional eyeglasses. The magnets on the... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6540803 | Fluid media particle isolating system A fluid meter particle isolating system having a tortuous path formed between a pair of walls with an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is open to a contaminant-free (clean) zone while an outlet is open to a particle generating contaminated (dirty) zone. The... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6455851 | Spectroscopic remote sensing exhaust emission monitoring system A spectroscopic IR and UV-vis absorption remote exhaust emission monitoring system and sensing instrument for non-invasive, multicomponent analysis of the exhaust plume emitted by in-use vehicles. The concentration of CO, CO2, HC, NO, N2 | 09/24/2002 |
| 6450088 | Heat sealing apparatus for plastic bags An improved plastic bag sealing apparatus comprised of an improved resilient planar heater formed of a heating wire embedded in a resilient silicon rubber material. The heater is shaped to conform to the flat planar surface of a T-bar shaped heating eleme... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6450637 | Auxiliary eyewear attachment methods and apparatus and universal adapter A method and apparatus for mounting auxiliary eyeglasses on conventional eyeglasses in which magnets are attached to appendages on the auxiliary eyeglasses mating with magnets mounted on the temple extensions of conventional eyeglasses. The magnets on the... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6428510 | Diagnostic needle arthroscopy and lavage system A system for performing a single portal diagnostic needle arthroscopy and lavage comprised of a handpiece having valves for irrigation and suctioning and a diagnostic cannula attached to the handpiece. An arthroscope is passed through the handpiece and th... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6419654 | Diagnostic needle arthroscopy and lavage system A system for performing a single portal diagnostic needle arthroscopy and lavage comprised of a handpiece having valves for irrigation and suctioning and a diagnostic cannula attached to the handpiece. An arthroscope is passed through the handpiece and th... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6402326 | Fixed image projecting apparatus A fixed image projection system that can project an image for a short or long period of time without damage to the film. The system is comprised of a light source having a halogen lamp and a cold coated reflector detachably mounted on a housing having fil... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6396056 | Gas detectors and gas analyzers utilizing spectral absorption Instrumentation to detect the presence of, or to measure the concentration of, a gas or pollutant in a gaseous environment. With the use of spectroscopic techniques and energy beams having suitable wavelengths, the presence and concentrations of these can... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6393212 | Portable steam generating system A small portable steam generating system comprised of an elongate cylindrical cylinder having a turbulent baffle circulation system. The steam generator includes a plurality of baffles, having alternating ports spaced along the length of the cylinder. The... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6368372 | Fluid media particle isolating system A fluid meter particle isolating system having a tortuous path formed between a pair of walls with an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is open to a contaminant-free (clean) zone while an outlet is open to a particle generating contaminated (dirty) zone. The... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6343858 | Auxiliary eyewear attachment methods and apparatus A method and apparatus for mounting auxiliary eyeglasses on conventional eyeglasses in which magnets are attached to appendages on the auxiliary eyeglasses mating with magnets mounted on the temple extensions of conventional eyeglasses. The magnets on the... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6227672 | Fixed image projecting apparatus A fixed image projection system that can project an image for a short or long period of time without damage to the film. The system is comprised of a light source having a halogen lamp and a cold coated reflector detachably mounted on a housing having fil... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6213759 | Disposable utility lighter with child resistant device A disposable utility lighter for lighting BBQS, fireplaces and the like, having a child resistant device comprised of a reservoir, a spark generator for generating spark at a nozzle tip to ignite the flame by activating a trigger. Four embodiments of a ch... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6193921 | Method of making container lid with tamper evident slip band An innovative container lid having an integrally formed tamper evident band that goes through a series of changes or metamorphoses during the manufacturing and application process. The tamper evident band is attached to the lid at weak points on dogs form... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6183798 | Method for the steam treatment of beans A method for the steam treatment of beans in which beans are inserted into a chamber (1). Steam at high pressures ("pressure" hereinafter indicates a gauge pressure) of 5 to 7 Kg/cm2, and at high temperatures 158 to 169° C. is jetted into the ... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6168423 | Child resistant barbecue and fireplace lighter A BBQ or fireplace lighter, including a child resistant device to prevent operation by children, and in particular, small children. In one embodiment, the device is in the form of a pivotally mounted lever having a notch engaging a plate in the trigger, l... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6139142 | Auxiliary eyewear attachment methods and apparatus A method and apparatus for mounting auxiliary eyeglasses on conventional eyeglasses in which magnets are attached to appendages on the auxiliary eyeglasses mating with magnets mounted on the temple extensions of conventional eyeglasses. The magnets on the... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6139493 | Retractor with adjustable length blades and light pipe guides Variable length blades for use with a retractor or distractor include a fixed upper portion and an adjustable extension that allows adjustment to accommodate a wide range of patients. A variable length retractor blade has a fixed upper portion that can va... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6129254 | Backpack with flexible file system A backpack either conventional or of the rolling type having an integrated flexible filing system for storing books, folders, files, papers, and other paraphernalia. The flexible filing system is comprised of a plurality of semi-rigid dividers securely at... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6119590 | Heat sealing apparatus for plastic bags An improved plastic bag sealing apparatus comprised of an improved resilient planar heater formed of a heating wire embedded in a resilient silicon rubber material. The heater is shaped to conform to the flat planar surface of a T-bar shaped heating eleme... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6115866 | Portable golf club head cleaner A portable golf club head cleaning device comprised of a contoured housing allowing it to be easily held in the hand that has a plurality of brushes operated by a micro-motor and rechargeable batteries. The portable golf club head cleaner has an insertion... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6113534 | Adjustable heart surface stabilizer This invention relates to a device for stabilizing a particular area of the heart surface tissue for performing an anastomosis. In one embodiment the invention is comprised of a rectangular flat plate frame stabilizer having a bottom gripping surface for ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6098642 | Counter revolution sewer cleaning nozzle A counter-rotating sewer cleaning nozzle to provide improved efficient cleaning of interior surfaces of sewer lines. The counter-rotating sewer cleaning nozzle is comprised of a hose connector on one end and nose cone on the opposite end and retaining bet... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6074343 | Surgical tissue retractor A surgical tissue retractor for use in small tissue incisions such as heart valve surgery. The retractor is comprised of a plurality of retractor blades that can be operated simultaneously or at least one or more blades can be operated independently. Righ... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6072224 | Monolithic x-ray image detector and method of manufacturing An x-ray imaging detector comprised of read-out electronics and PIN diodes formed on a high resistivity silicon-on-insulator substrate that permits cell pitches as small as 20 microns. The read-out electronics are fabricated in the thin, top silicon layer... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6056713 | Moldable custom-fitted ankle brace This invention relates to a conformable ankle brace constructed of a heat moldable thermoplastic material that can be formed in place around a patient's injured ankle. The moldable thermoplastic material is shaped in a manner that produces medial and late... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6042542 | Rotatable retractor blade with detachable clamp A rotatable retractor clamp having a detachable blade clamp. A retractor blade is rotatably secured to a blade clamp by a boss fitting a socket in a clamp body that includes a blade release lever that locks the blade onto the clamp body. After attachment ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6007101 | Stabilizing skeg device A skeg device and system and the like, for mounting on snowboards or skis to improve performance, maneuverability, tracking and balance. Skegs are designed to easily mount on snowboards, and has blades for controlling the snowboard path in a variety of sn... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6000570 | Container lid with tamper evident slip band An innovative container lid having an integrally formed tamper evident band that goes through a series of changes or metamorphoses during the manufacturing and application process. The tamper evident band is attached to the lid at weak points on dogs form... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5988299 | Automated oil rig servicing system An automated well servicing system comprised of computer controlled tong assemblies, a remote controlled robotic racking system and unique slips and backup clamps. The system has a pair of tong assemblies for automatically disconnecting or connecting rods... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5980242 | Child resistant barbecue and fireplace lighter A BBQ or fireplace lighter, including a child resistant device to prevent operation by children, and in particular, small children. In one embodiment, the device is in the form of a pivotally mounted lever having a notch engaging a plate in the trigger, l... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5966993 | Clutch cable adjusting mechanism A clutch cable lever operating system having a cable adjusting mechanism including a clamp for mounting the system on the handlebars of a motorcycle. The clutch cable lever fulcrum mounting flange to allow more or less free travel when the cable operating... | 10/19/1999 |
