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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6802642 | Method for mixing liquid in a container and the container for carrying out the method The invention relates on the one hand to a method for bringing about mixing of a liquid (4) in a container (1) filled for the most part with liquid, and on the other hand to an aforementioned container (1) for carrying out the method. The contai... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6754580 | System for guiding vehicles A system for controlling vehicle movements on a road network. The system provides for identification data and road information transmission between a vehicle and a traffic information center. The road network is so arranged as to be entered into the system in such a... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6739860 | Arrangement for an integral two-stage ejector An arrangement (2) for a two-stage ejector (3), which has a follow-on action, capable of installation centrally in a moulding tool (1). The injector has a rear ejector part (5) exhibiting connecting means (4) for attachment of the ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 7044276 | Dynamic damper and propeller shaft This invention provides a dynamic damper comprising an outer pipe 20, a weight 30 and an elastic body 40, wherein convex portions 21 protruded in the direction of the inside diameter are provided at plural positions along the circumferent... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6966413 | Dynamic damper and propeller shaft This invention provides a dynamic damper 10, in which convex portions 21 protruded in the direction of the inside diameter are provided at plural positions along the circumference of the outer pipe 20, and an elastic body 40 is held betwe... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6923200 | Safety device for pressurizing an envelope at risk of bursting A safety device for inflating an envelope at risk of bursting comprising: a tubular body, a piston element slidably and sealably mounted within at least one inner portion of the tubular body; at least one piston rod integral with the piston element and extending so ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6910559 | Mounting structure of dust cover in hydraulic shock absorber In a mounting structure of a dust cover in a hydraulic shock absorber, a portion continuously provided in an end portion of a portion forming a tubular portion in a metal pipe material of the dust cover is diameter-reduced to an inner diameter side, and an annular d... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6901817 | Neutral point voltage regulator of torque sensor A neutral point voltage regulator of a torque sensor which has a pair of coils having inductances changing in opposite directions based on torques, and torque detecting means for outputting a torque detecting voltage Vt based on a voltage difference between a first ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899018 | On-demand cooked pasta vending machine A method and apparatus for fast-cook pasta with automatic loading for variable sized portions. An amount of bulk product is isolated in a variable sized cavity. The contents of the cavity is discharged by gravity assisted mechanisms into a cooking chamber. The cooki... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6896085 | Power switching apparatus In a power switching apparatus which switches a power transmitting state from a drive member to left and right two driven members, a circumferential connection surface of the drive member and each of circumferential connection surfaces in both of the driven members ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6879428 | Frame grabbing with laser scanner with sweeping by silicon planar electrostatics actuator A method of capturing images using a laser scanner equipped with a 2D micro actuator. The 2D micro actuator allows for laser beam location without the use of additional components dedicated to determining beam location. The 2D micro actuator is used to stabilize the... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6879284 | Method and apparatus for identifying objects An optical apparatus for identification of objects whose identifying data is stored in satellite-aided transmission systems, computer systems, or other electronic systems and a method for identifying objects. An optical apparatus with a fine focus is used to view an... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6872310 | Precoated filter for the filtration of flowing media In a particularly noise-free and vibration-free operating precoated filter for filtering for example cooling lubricating flowing media, a filter candle surrounding a riser channel is mounted by means of a riser tube in a separating plate in an axially moveable manne... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6869203 | LED symbol signal A LED symbol signal with LEDs arrayed to correspond to a desired symbol. Light from the LEDs is directed onto corresponding optical segments of a multiple collimating zone element and directed into a forward direction/distribution. A mask defines the desired symbol.... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6860302 | Apparatus for controlled curved sawing or cutting of two-faced cants In combination with a cant sawing or cutting unit, a system for guiding two-faced cants through the cut along the line of their natural curvature which includes at the infeed and outfeed ends of the unit, laterally moveable rollers for clamping upon parallel planar ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6857921 | Marine gas cylinder apparatus In a marine gas cylinder apparatus provided with a switching valve apparatus capable of switching a communication state among a piston rod side oil chamber, a piston side oil chamber and a gas chamber, the switching valve apparatus is structured such that each of re... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6854632 | Welding apparatus The invention relates to a welding apparatus comprising a welding unit, a work-table for supporting the workpieces to be welded, and the clamping means for clamping the workpieces to the work-table in the direction towards one another during the welding operation. T... | 02/15/2005 |
| D501932 | Scaffold device | 02/15/2005 |
| 6848202 | Arrangement for the upper part(s) of a shoe The invention relates to an upper part for a shoe, in which the dimensional design of its inside and outside provides considerable adjustability through assembly with fastening devices positioned and construction in such a way that it gives a highly stable upper par... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6848879 | Self-propelled truck for handling and transporting bins A self propelled truck having as support chassis or frame (2), two pairs of wheels (3) arranged on opposite sides of support chassis (2), a steering device (4) and driving means for a pair of wheels (3) the support frame (2)... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6837762 | Marine gas cylinder apparatus In a marine gas cylinder apparatus provided with a switching valve apparatus capable of switching a communication state among a piston rod side oil chamber, a piston side oil chamber and a gas chamber, a relief passage communicating a communication chamber of the sw... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6833796 | Count down led traffic signal An LED traffic signal with a display indicating the remaining interval for the current display mode. A switching power supply provides cost of manufacturing and operational efficiencies. Interference with logic circuitry normally associated with switching power supp... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6827005 | Integrated cooking and cutting instrument for fast food Doner Kebab and method therefor An automated broiling and cutting device for the production of cooked Doner meat. A rotating unit carries meat containers for holding Doner meat to be cooked. The meat containers rotate about the broiling units and the cutting unit. Automated control of cooking and ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6823922 | Bead releasing and removing head for a tire-fitting machine, for assembling/disassembling a tire Bead releasing and removing head for a tire fitting machine comprising a support frame (2) anchored to the tire fitting machine and supporting at its top at least a bead releasing disk (3) and a bead removing tool (4), having a working tip (7... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6824376 | Arrangement for a continuous two-stage ejector of the built-in type The arrangement is based on the principle that the ejector (9) of a moulding tool actuates the front ejector plates (4, 4A, 4B) and the rear plates (5, 5A, 5B) are conveyed along until the bearing segments reach the free groove in ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6824375 | Arrangement for a consecutive two-stage ejector of the built-in type The arrangement is based on the principle that the ejector (9) of a moulding tool actuates the rear ejector plates (5, 5A, 5B) and the front plates (4, 4A, 4A) are conveyed along until the bearing segments (23) reach the fre... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6820876 | Boot for universal joint A boot for a universal joint is constructed by a boot body and a boot adapter. The one end of the boot is fitted on a propeller inner shaft via its one-end fitting portion and the other end of the boot is fitted on the outer race of the universal joint via its other... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6816063 | Radio frequency identification systems and methods for waking up data storage devices for wireless communication A remote system includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag specifically identified by an RF identification signal. The specific RFID tag is associated with a particular remote data transfer device. When identified, the specific RFID tag changes the state o... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6802659 | Arrangement for automatic setting of programmable devices and materials therefor Method and apparatus for reprogramming a programmable product, such as, a printer, a wireless communication device, or a portable computer. A software programmable product that includes memory for storing product operation information and a method for configuring th... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6799655 | Electric power steering apparatus In an electric power steering apparatus in which a brush holder of an electric motor is clamped between a yoke of the electric motor and a housing, and a communication passage allowing an inner portion of the yoke of the electric motor and an inner portion of the ho... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6794000 | Tamper evident label with transponder employing multiple propagation points A RFID label with tamper-evident capabilities that is useable with many surfaces. The RFID label has a release layer positioned between the transponder substrate and the printed ink antenna. The release layer uses a pattern of adhesive whereby different surface's co... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6790368 | Method and system for the recuperation of septic tank content A method and system for the recuperation of the content of septic tank where the supernatant is returned to the septic tank after the recuperation of the sludge and of the scum is described herein. According to the method of the present invention, a major portion of... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6791591 | Printhead pressure relief mechanism A printhead pressure relief mechanism using a non-mechanical media thickness monitoring apparatus. An increase in media thickness is monitored by an emitter/detector pair, a piezo-electric pressure sensor mounted on the print head, a metal detector or a RFID read/wr... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6789295 | Clamp apparatus The invention relates to a clamp apparatus for application to an object, for example a plate, a sheet, a fabric or a thin film, by gripping two opposite sides of the object. For this purpose, the apparatus comprises a tubular element with an inner passage with a cro... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6779575 | Sealing appliance An appliance for sealing elastic hoses with a sleeve, which is plastically deformable and slipped onto the hose, has two jaws which are movable towards and away from each other. One jaw has two straight bars which project towards the other jaw and extend transversel... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6767262 | Marine gas cylinder apparatus In a marine gas cylinder apparatus provided with a switching valve apparatus capable of switching a communication state among a piston rod side oil chamber, a piston side oil chamber and a gas chamber, an open timing of a poppet valve provided in a communication pas... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6759378 | Agent for cleaning The present invention relates to an agent for the safe and environmentally friendly cleaning of components, for example from paint, lacquer, adhesive and rubber, in the absence of a negative effect on the components and the environment. The agent in accordance with ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6749047 | Dust cover mounting structure of hydraulic shock absorber In a dust cover mounting structure of a hydraulic shock absorber (10), a spring seat (15) is formed in a non-annular outer shape, a standing-up rib (34) is provided in an outer edge thereof, and a mounting portion (51) of a dust cover ( | 06/15/2004 |
