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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5599224 | Grooving apparatus for injection molding machine barrel This invention relates to an apparatus and method to modify molding machines for producing colored plastic parts using coloring liquid. The apparatus is inserted into and moved longitudinally along an injection molding machine barrel for forming a groove ... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5597085 | Composite, pressure-resistant drum type container A composite, drum type container for storing and dispensing corrosive fluids comprises an inner plastic liner of polyethylene and an outer plastic shell. The end walls of the outer shell are substantially dome-shaped to add strength to the container, and ... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5575941 | Cartridge heater The cartridge heater disclosed has a coiled wire heater element with connected lead conductor wires contained within a metallic tubular sheath. Electrically insulative material insulates and supports the heater element and lead conductor wires within said... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5536314 | Inking roller assembly for web printing The invention relates to a paper coloring apparatus for especially water colors or water-based inks, wherein a driven running paper web is positioned around a turning roller constituting the counter pressure roller for an inker and, together with the latt... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5534034 | Prosthetic polyurethane liner and sleeve for amputees A visco-elastic polymer liner and sleeve for prosthetic devices utilize the liner for donning over a residual limb and fitting within the socket of an artificial limb. The sleeve is rolled on over the top of the artificial limb and onto the amputee's rema... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5533860 | Rotatable stacking chamber in a right-angle feeder for printed products A rotatable stacking chamber (1) is defined for a right-angle feeder for printed products in which the longitudinal and transverse walls (3,4) are adjustable with respect to the chamber dimensions via a controllable actuator (5, 5') assignable in each cas... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5527291 | Manual catheter placement device An improved manual catheter placement device to facilitate successful cannulation by minimizing risks of needle tip disengagement with a penetrated blood vessel and by minimizing risks of blood vessels overpenetration. The device comprises a needle, a cat... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5527290 | Semi-automatic cannulation device or manually triggered self-propelled catheter cannulation device An improved intravascular catheter placement device including a hollow needle, an intravascular catheter concentric with said hollow needle, a chamber in communication with said hollow needle wherein the pressure within said chamber is a manually created ... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5526968 | Hanger valet A hanger valet for storing clothing accessories such as ties, belts, braces, and jewelry such as cufflinks on the same hanger with a given suit, thus allowing coordination of the accessories with the suit. The hanger valet comprises a suit hanger, a valet... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5525275 | Method of manufacture of enhanced surface implant An implantable body including an outer membrane forming an enclosure for receiving a filler material. The surface of the outer membrane is characterized by a random distribution of peaks separated by valleys. The peaks and valleys are separated by gradual... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5524727 | Construction wall bracket This invention relates to a construction wall bracket for use in the erection of residential structures. The construction wall bracket includes a vertical member having a pair of laterally and outwardly-extending stud engagement members which rest against... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5524420 | Horizontal form-fill-seal packaging machine and method of controlling the same A horizontal form-fill-seal packaging machine includes a former for forming a film into a tubular configuration, a conveyor for feeding articles into the tubular film one after another, a fin sealer for sealing lapped edges of the tubular film, an end sea... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5522660 | Apparatus for blending and controlling the concentration of a liquid chemical in a diluent liquid Apparatus blending a diluent liquid, i.e., DI water, with a chemical concentrate, a flow duct and mixing tank forming a closed loop for mixing; a pair of flow duct portions each having a conductivity sensor inductively sensing chemical concentration in th... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5522433 | Reusable insulation jacket for tubing, fittings and valves A reusable insulation jacket for tubing elbow and valve connectors carrying extreme hot and cold materials comprises a polygonal fiberglass mat. The mat is stitched to form a cavity as to completely receive the tubing connector and to overlap itself where... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5520574 | Dental instrument sharpening device A device for sharpening dental instruments is disclosed. The device is particularly advantageous for sharpening and shaping dental curettes and universals. The device is comprised of a generally rectangular and elongate wedge-shaped ceramic stone. The sto... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5517433 | Parallel digital data communications A method and apparatus for transmitting parallel digital data bit patterns over a single line is disclosed. Parallel digital data bit patterns are transformed into analog signals that are representative of the digital data bit patterns. Each digital data ... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5515157 | Gem viewing and manipulation apparatus The present invention provides an improved apparatus for viewing gems that provides a magnified image simultaneously viewable by several individuals, and which allows a customer to manipulate the gem while restricting the customer's access to the gem and ... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5513515 | Method for measuring permeability of a material A method for measuring the permeability of a gas through a material, wherein the steps include exposing the material to the gas to be measured and measuring the outgassing characteristics of the material over increments of time, to develop exponential exp... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5509502 | Construction elevator An elevator apparatus for providing an elevated support structure. The apparatus is comprised of a base unit, a plurality of tower sections, and an elevating device. The tower sections may be individually inserted into the base unit where the elevating de... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5507362 | Tree stand torso bar A tree stand torso bar is attachable to a tree or post to support the torso of a hunter in a tree stand and prevent the hunter from accidentally falling out of the stand. The invention comprises a sturdy oval metal frame with vertical supports which engag... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5505233 | Mobile and flushable container filling unit A container filling unit moveable from a filling position to cleaning, non-use or ready to use positions including a base and a vertically adjustable mast, which mast provides a manifold and valving system for a single or plurality of filling heads for th... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5503193 | Reusable insulation jacket for tubing A reusable insulation jacket for splicing and termination of industrial tubing carrying extreme hot and cold materials comprises a rectangular fiberglass mat. The mat is of a width as to completely wrap the tubing and overlap itself whereat complimentary ... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5501597 | Dental instrument with gripping handle and method for manufacturing same A dental instrument having a pair of elastomeric gripping handles is disclosed. The instrument is comprised of an elongate shaft with two end portions and two ends, the two end portions have knurled surfaces. Work pieces having shanks and working tips ext... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5496247 | Back builder An exercise bench for strengthening the muscles of the lower back, having a seat mounted to an inclined beam and a knee brace mounted to the beam at a position spaced downwardly from the seat, and a first restraining belt affixed proximate the seat, and a... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5495212 | Coupling device connecting an unbalanced signal line to a balanced signal line Disclosed is a passive, highly efficient, low noise coupling device that includes a balun and noise reduction circuitry uniquely configured for converting an unbalanced video signal on a 75 ohm transmission line or connector to a balanced signal on a 100 ... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5482161 | Mechanical interface wafer container A standardized mechanical interface (SMIF) pod for use in conjunction with SMIF systems is disclosed. The pod is utilized for transporting article, such as semiconductor wafers or the like, between locations such as SMIF processing stations. The pod inclu... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5481825 | Tray for carrrying plant pots A tray for carrying a plurality of plant pots includes a base plate and a plurality of container sections. The container sections are provided in the base plate for receiving pots therein. Each of the container sections has an open top end, a peripheral w... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5480388 | Semi-automatic cannulation device An improved intravascular catheter placement device for semi-automatic insertion, i.e. manually triggered self-propelled insertion, of an intravascular catheter into the interior of a blood vessel comprising a hollow needle, an intravascular catheter conc... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5477932 | Impact device An impact device includes a cylinder and a plunger which is received within the cylinder and movable in forward and rearward directions. The plunger includes a first and a second pressure receiving surface for receiving pressure of a pressurized fluid so ... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5475386 | Portable folding standard and traffic signal apparatus A trailer mounted apparatus for use along roadways and convertible between a folded-transport position and an erected-operational position. When in the operating position, one signal unit is elevated on the side of the roadway, and another signal unit is ... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5475222 | Ruggedized gas detector A ruggedized gas detector having two or more perforated concentric cylinders and having a concentric screen inside the innermost cylinder. A pair of perforated tubes are positioned inside the perforated screen, and an infrared light source is placed adjac... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5474219 | Apparatus for and method of stripping paperboard A stripping apparatus includes a pair of first and second base plates which are disposed in facing relationship to each other in a vertical direction and movable toward and away from each other. The first and second base plates include first support holes... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5473752 | Fault isolation circuit A system for detecting and isolating faults in a two-wire communications loop which includes a number of node circuits dispersed along the loop. Each node circuit executes a fault detection algorithm and selectively switches its connections to adjacent no... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5472244 | Plastic coupling for plastic tubing A plastic coupling for plastic tubing having a groove annulus formed between a first circumferential groove on the outer periphery of the enlarged diameter portion of a connection tube and a second circumferential groove on the inner periphery of a cap nu... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5470476 | Method for the treatment of animal waste A method of animal waste treatment which provides the introduction of a solid material in the animal waste, having the following characteristics; a solid geometric shape, a solid which floats in the animal waste, a solid which is biodegradable, a solid wh... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5470296 | Sport jump apparatus A sport jump apparatus is disclosed that provides variably paced aerobic and anaerobic exercise. The apparatus has a drive unit with a rotating shaft mounted on a support base. The shaft is positioned at an oblique angle with respect to the floor. A resil... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5468009 | Collapsible folding stroller A collapsible jogging infant stroller that has a contractible lower frame portion having a rear end supporting two wheels, an intermediate portion and a front fork end supporting a front wheel. A contractible upper frame portion has a lower end pivotally ... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5465122 | Non-deformable frame for spectacles, and in particular spectacles for children so obtained Non-deformable frame for spectacles, and in particular spectacles for children so obtained, comprising a connection element between the lens surround, consisting of two bodies joined in a non rigid way, one of which is inserted coaxially to the other, and... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5460527 | Composite dental bleaching tray A composite bleaching tray has a U-shaped base composed of a nonsoftening, resilient, low compression elastomer. The U-shaped base has an upward outer labial wall. A flexible and tough, softenable thermoplastic sealing portion is molded to the top of the ... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5458724 | Etch chamber with gas dispersing membrane Processing gases in an etching chamber for semiconductor wafers are dispersed by a porous plastic membrane interposed between the source of gases and the wafer being processed. A peripheral outlet in the chamber wall exhausting gases is also traversed by ... | 10/17/1995 |
