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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7561159 | Control of animation timeline A method for controlling an animation timeline comprising the steps of determining the three-dimensional assets of the data in the animation timeline and, if required, converting the data dimensionally, cleaning up the data in the animation timeline, building a mesh... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7534403 | Bulk polymerization reactors A polymerization reactor having at least three side wall surfaces and a bottom wall surface forming a reservoir and at least one heat exchanger plate in fluid communication with a coolant source, wherein each of the at least one heat exchanger plate is disposed on a... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7381973 | Analyzer system and method incorporating excimer UV fluorescence detection A system for measuring the amount of sulfur in a sample is provided comprising a UV fluorescence detector for determining the sulfur dioxide content of the sample and an analyzer for receiving the sulfur dioxide content of the sample from the UV fluorescence detecto... | 06/03/2008 |
| 6935085 | Universal stud for demountable wall partitions and demountable ceiling panels A universal stud for use with demountable wall partitions and demountable ceiling panels is provided. A base having a first end and a second end is provided. The base has sufficient structure for removably engaging a demountable wall partition and/or a demountable c... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6195945 | Prefabricated arch structure A new prefabricated arch structure for aiding the construction of an archway. The inventive device includes a base wall with a pair of spaced apart side walls outwardly extending from the inner surface of the base wall. Each side wall is generally triangu... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6003252 | Conversion apparatus and method for use with excavator and crane devices A crane-excavator apparatus and method is provided. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mobile apparatus adaptable for use as a crane and as an excavator, and an associated method. The crane includes a lower crawler adapted for use with ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5995457 | Method of masking data on digital video disks (DVD) A DVD data masking method comprising the steps of determining the position of the start location, determining the position of the stop location, positioning at least one data track on the DVD between the start location and the stop location, identifying t... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5966672 | Visualization technology method A method for imaging volume data having an embedded target of interest is provided. The method provides for acquiring data concerning the target and preparing the data for identifying an event associated with the target such that the event is viewable wit... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5899220 | Electromagnetic fluid conditioning apparatus and method An electromagnetic fluid conditioning (EFC) apparatus and method to control paraffin and/or asphaltene is disclosed. Further, the present invention incorporates the discovery that the electric field must have specific characteristics to achieve the effici... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5879543 | Filter and dehydrator apparatus with threaded collar An environmentally safe and compatible filter and dehydrator apparatus for dehydrating and filtering impurities from fuel materials having a filter housing, a filter element composed of non-metallic, environmentally safe material and a water sensor used t... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5856719 | Electromagnetic-coupled/levitated apparatus and method for rotating equipment A drive for rotating equipment that does not require internal or external mechanical seals and obviates the necessity to have internal shaft and bearings, eliminating internal lubrication problems and can be used with different types of prime movers is pr... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5852404 | Apparatus for the detection and identification of metal particles, coolant or water in engine oil or hydraulic fluid An apparatus for the detection and identification of metal particles, coolant or water in engine oil or hydraulic fluid. The apparatus comprising means for generating a high frequency oscillating field within the fluid, means for generating an electric fi... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5808974 | Method of masking data on a storage medium using a directory Magneto-optical medium has a directory with information about the medium for communicating with the player or transcriber including information with respect to each data track and each index. The directory information provides control to the player for ef... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5741960 | Probe chromatograph apparatus and method A probe chromatograph apparatus and method is provided which engages directly the process stream from which the sample is taken. The probe chromatograph apparatus is a simple, miniaturized chromatograph installed directly into the source pipeline or vesse... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5733601 | Method of and article for applying agent to a substrate The present invention relates to gradually applying a slippery agent to resin impregnated cloth for generating a gradient of slippery agent on the cloth whereby the outward most exposed portions of the cloth wound on a pipe have the highest concentration ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5673721 | Electromagnetic fluid conditioning apparatus and method An electromagnetic fluid conditioning (EFC) apparatus and method to control paraffin and/or asphaltene is disclosed. Further, the present invention incorporates the discovery that the electric field must have specific characteristics to achieve the effici... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5643470 | Centrifugal flow separator method A method of separating the constituents of a fluid where the constituents have different physical characteristics including mass, weight, coefficient of friction and the like. The method comprising impeding the flow of the fluid for causing the fluid to m... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5619038 | Method and apparatus for determining the polymer content of a cellulose/polymer mixture and associated calibration A method and apparatus for determining and adjusting the polymer content of a cellulose/polymer blend prior to use in a paper-making machine. The method for evaluating a desired polymer contained in a cellulose/polymer mixture comprising the steps of acqu... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5608701 | Method of and article for masking data on a storage medium A method of masking data on a storage medium for selective playback upon demand or for transcription to another medium is provided. The method comprising the steps of (a) determining the position of the start location on the storage medium, (b) determinin... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5546990 | Method of measuring flow through a fitting with an orifice plate for reducing eccentricity An orifice installation for centering the center of a plate carrying device within a fitting is disclosed. The plate carrying device has a centering opening at its base which interacts with a stop pin in the base of the fitting. The plate carrying device ... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5471443 | Method of selectively concealing magneto-optical compact disk data for playback upon demand A method of prerecording data for later playback upon demand, the data operatively associated with a data storage medium having a first play location and a last play location, the storage medium adapted for use with a player or transcriber such that the m... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5467327 | Method of masking data on a storage medium A method of masking data on a storage medium for selective playback upon demand or for transcription to another medium. The method comprising the steps of (a) determining the position of the start location on the storage medium, (b) determining the positi... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5419372 | Orifice system mounting assembly An orifice installation for centering the center of a plate carrying device within a fitting is disclosed. The plate carrying device has a centering opening at its base which interacts with a stop pin in the base of the fitting. The plate carrying device ... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5420589 | System for evaluating the inner medium characteristics of non-metallic materials A pulse radar system for determining the subsurface structure of a medium comprising an electronics unit for providing electronic signals and control comprising a utility controller, a sampler controller, and a timing controller such that the timing contr... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5417275 | Air circulator control apparatus and method An air circulator control apparatus and method of use for at least one air circulator and a climate control system having a heater and a cooler to regulate the air temperature of a vertical column of air in a structure. The present invention seeks to over... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5396923 | Surge relief apparatus and method A surge relief apparatus for sensing, tracking and responding to pressure changes in a flow system to prevent damage caused by transient pressure changes in the flow system having one or more conduits with fluid. The surge relief apparatus comprising a tr... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5388022 | Auto reset circuit breaker The specification discloses a solid state auto-reset circuit breaker intended for use in ac circuits, dc circuits and ac/dc circuits. A current sensing device is used to generate a voltage drop proportional to the current flowing through the device. When ... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5382018 | Method of installing putting hole liner and collar A simple, brightly colored, plastic collar is disclosed for greatly enhancing the visibility of the golf hole for players, spectator and televised golf events. The collar has a diameter essentially the same as a regulation hole and is installed in the cup... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5377819 | Conveyor apparatus and method The present invention provides an apparatus and method associated with conveyors for moving items where the conveyor has an endless loop belt, a wear strip for supporting the belt and a way of moving the belt. The endless loop belt comprises a succession ... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5348419 | System for erosion control A method and apparatus for ascertaining and implementing the permeability effective for preventing and repairing scour or erosion in a control zone associated with a river or shoreline having a bank and a bed associated with a moving fluid. The method pro... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5331284 | Meter and method for in situ measurement of the electromagnetic properties of various process materials using cutoff frequency characterization and analysis An apparatus and method for the measurement of, for example, the moisture in a material or, more generally, for the measurement of any material parameter which may be inferred by measuring the electromagnetic properties of the material under investigation... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5325729 | Gas turbine meter A gas turbine meter that is miniaturized based on its design is disclosed. While the size of the gas turbine meter is small, it performs all the functions of prior gas turbine meters and has a large rangeability over a very large range of pressure. The tu... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5321408 | Microwave apparatus and method for ullage measurement of agitated fluids by spectral averaging A microwave apparatus and method for ullage measurement of agitated materials is provided. The apparatus and method utilize a transformation of the reflected time domain signal into a frequency domain signal. The frequency domain signal is averaged using ... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5319298 | Battery maintainer and charger apparatus A current limited, voltage regulated, battery maintainer and charger apparatus includes a circuit for monitoring and maintaining a 12 volt storage battery, determining the presence of forward polarity and in response controlling the amount of charging cur... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5318073 | Orifice plate seal An orifice installation for sealing a plate within a fitting is disclosed. The plate has a seal surrounding its outer circumference. The seal has a large base area of elastomeric material and an outer and inner periphery face. A central circumferential ex... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5316292 | Method of installing putting hole liner and collar A simple, brightly colored, plastic collar is disclosed for greatly enhancing the visibility of the golf hole for players, spectator and televised golf events. The collar has a diameter essentially the same as a regulation hole and is installed in the cup... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5260883 | Interactive data entry system and method for the design, engineering and manufacture of meter tubes The interactive data entry system and method of the present invention automatically assists in the design, engineering and fabrication of a pipe line flow measurement system in accordance with the relevant standards, regulations and industry requirements.... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5255997 | Method for erosion control A method and apparatus for ascertaining and implementing the permeability effective for preventing and repairing scour or erosion in a control zone associated with a river or shoreline having a bank and a bed associated with a moving fluid. The method pro... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5255074 | Concentration measuring apparatus and calibration method A concentration measuring apparatus is provided having a fluid sensing means, an optic transmission means, a signal processing means, and an interface means. The fluid sensing means comprises a reflective sensing media in a self-contained cassette. The ca... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5248095 | Rotating nozzle A rotating nozzle for a high pressure water blasting system comprising a rotating body mounted on a fixed shaft having a high pressure water passage therein and adapted to discharge a stream of high velocity water through a nozzle opening in said body tha... | 09/28/1993 |
