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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176313 | Executable software security system A computer system which is configured to load executable programs. This configuration first accepts an operator defined key; withdraws an encrypted executable program from memory; and, using the operator defined key, decrypts the encrypted executable program into a ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 6245209 | Electro-refining system and method An electro-refining system in which the deposited metal is harvested without the need to remove the cathode from the slurry bath. The cathode has a hollow cavity permitting steam or hot water to be introduced to heat the cathode. During the deposition pro... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6190419 | Method of washing garments utilizing fluoric acid A composition which incorporates a metallic salt of fluoric acid is used as an additive for washing. When used in the "wash cycle", the metallic salt of fluoric acid increases the cleaning affect of the detergent and also increases the "fluff" of the clot... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6160398 | Adaptive reconstruction of phased array NMR imagery A method to model the NMR signal and/or noise functions as stochastic processes. Locally relevant statistics for the signal and/or noise processes are derived directly from the set of individual coil images, in the form of array correlation matrices, by a... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6158428 | Infant inhaler An infant inhaler in which the aerosol medication is communicated into a flexible bag. Using a mask, during inhalation, the medicated air within the flexible bag is drawn into the infant's lungs; exhalation from the infant is exhausted into the atmosphere... | 12/12/2000 |
| 5425573 | Brake fluid dampening mechanism and system therewith A dampening system for a hydraulic or braking fluid activated brake system. The system utilizes a bellows which is responsive to changes in the braking fluid pressure. Pressing on one end of the bellows is a spring which provides an initial quick response... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5121770 | Hydraulically controlled valve for a cool tower and the like A valve operating on hydraulic pressure for the control of water being deposited onto evaporative pads located on a cool tower. The valve utilizes water flow to fill a basin or tank which is slowly being drained. When the tank is empty, a valve is opened ... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5121768 | Moisture sensing valve A valve apparatus in which moisture sensitive material controls the opening size of a water valve. The moisture sensitive material is placed in an evaporative pad of an evaporative cooler. As the material dries, the moisture sensitive material constricts ... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5103981 | Particle separator/classification mechanism A particle separator which separates particles based upon their relative densities or weights. The mixture of particles is deposited within a gas channel while a flow of gas, created by a gas flow amplifier, separates the material. The gas flow is suffici... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5065704 | Internal combustion engine and kit therefore An internal combustion engine in which a supply of adjustable water charged air is provided to the internal combustion engine. Water vapor is provided to the air stream through the use of an evaporative pad; this pad has an adjustable exposed surface area... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5037156 | Windshield protector A device for the protection of a vehicle's windshield from heat, frost, rain, snow, and the like. The protector is preferably a layer of polyethylene which covers the outside of the windshield. The cover is held in place by two wings which are secured bet... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5031415 | Two stage cooling tower A tower, or vertical shaft, equipped with a two stage evaporative cooler near the top. The chimney effect, in reverse, causes the cool air to flow by gravity down the tower. The air can be used for cooling and ventilating structures. In one embodiment of ... | 07/16/1991 |
| 5024029 | Abrasive media valve system A valve system for the finite control of abrasive media within an abrasive blasting environment. Two valves communicate in series: (i) to stop the flow of abrasive media when the deadman switch is deactivated; and (ii) to adjust the flow of abrasive media... | 06/18/1991 |
| 5011228 | Collapsable/stackable article of furniture A knock-down or collapsible article of furniture which, in a disassembled state, utilizes some of its components to interlock and create a storage package for the remainder of the components. In the disassembled state, two side panels operate in conjuncti... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4984373 | Archery bow sight An archery bow sight wherein each sighting pin is a substantially straight rod extending through holes in a primary brace. The sighting pins are secured in position through the use of a cam mechanism that pinches or bends the sighting pins against the sid... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4968258 | Reusable learning aid A learning aid permitting the student to insert a worksheet into a rigid body having space between two planes. One of the plaens is clear permitting the instructor to mark on it, performing the work demanded by the underlying worksheet. The instructor's m... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4953823 | Coaster and wipe A coaster with the attributes of a wipe wherein two layers of absorbent material such as paper are separated by spacers. As the condensation collects on the upper absorbent layer, it sags and creates air pockets preventing the wet glass from sticking to t... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4932592 | Pressurized hose handle with reverse grip An improved pressure hose handle which is supplied with a "Reverse angle" grip to facilitate use and reduce operator fatigue. The reverse angle, when combined with the rotational ability of the handle, permits the operator to carry the hose either over th... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4929078 | Conversion of dual wave beam spectrophotometer to dual wavelength spectrophotometer A conversion and kit for a dual beam spectrophotometer permitting it to operate in dual wavelength mode and thereby obtaining resolution heretofore unavailable from similar machines. The present invention provides for a second light source and directs it ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4926589 | Pressurized hose handle with system controls An improved blast handle that is equipped with an operator input panel to permit the operator, at the blasting site, to adjust the pressure and/or the media mixture ratio. This permits the "fine tuning" of the blast to adjust for changing blast requiremen... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4901928 | Pressure hose handle and system An improved pressure hose handle that rotates freely around a pressure hose and thereby eliminates hose torque being placed upon the operator. This reduces operator fatigue and permits the operator to more accurately control the pressure hose.... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4829450 | Reasoning machine A computer system which learns or assimilates its experience into a hierarchical arrangement. The current set of events, represented as a general directed graph of nodes and arcs, is incorporated into a memory. After each observation or input, the resulti... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4825927 | Controlled shading device A device for controlling access to a shaded parking area. In the invention, a parking space is provided with shade. Access to the shade is controlled by a meter in combination with a removable barrier. When the user gains access by insertion of a "credit ... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4825928 | Metered shade A metered shade which provides shelter/shade for a specified amount of time before the shade is removed. Through the use of a meter which is activated by either currency of a "credit card" arrangement, the shade is provided for a chosen length of time. Th... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4797663 | Portable security monitor and time recording A monitor utilizes a sensor which transmits a signal when a specific phenomenon has occurred. The time of the phenomenon is recorded in memory for later withdrawal and analysis by the operator. Being small, palm-sized, the monitor can easily be attached t... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4794993 | Manual torque magnifying impact tool A manually actuated torque magnifying impact tool in which an annular inertia member surrounds and is directly supported rotationally on a common axis on a ratchet tool head. This construction confines impact stresses to the inertia member and tool head, ... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4532777 | Two stage cooling system A two stage cooling system in which the first stage's cooling affect is transferred to the second stage through direct contact with an oil-like material. The oil-like material is cooled by direct contact with water which has been evaporatively cooled. The... | 08/06/1985 |
| 4337375 | Manually controllable data reading apparatus for speech synthesizers The present invention uses a speech synthesizer apparatus to produce sounds in response to code input received from a code record pick-up manually moved over a selected strip on a code record sheet or panel. The code record sheet or panel has visual symbo... | 06/29/1982 |
| 4312358 | Instrument for measuring and computing heart beat, body temperature and other physiological and exercise-related parameters A body-mounted measuring instrument senses the heart beat and inner body temperature of a user. The instrument includes a computing circuit and a timekeeping circuit for calculating elapsed time, total heart beats, pulse rate, and difference in body tempe... | 01/26/1982 |
