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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6324604 | Magnetic disk storage for storing data in disk block size from fixed length of host block in non-integer multiple of the disk block size A method and apparatus for enabling a magnetic disk storage device that stores data according to a first data structure characterized by a fixed-length disk block size to respond to input/output requests from a host that define data according to a differe... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6282452 | Apparatus and method for well management A control method and system for managing operations at a well. The well operation is divided into operating phases and a set of management requirements for each operating phase are established. An associate system for each discreet management requirement ... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6266740 | Device sequencing and placement protection using a digital signature A method and apparatus for verifying the organization of a magnetic disk storage system in which individual storage logical volumes are grouped in sequence as components of a meta device. Data concerning the organization of the meta device is stored in ea... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6240486 | System and method for on-line, real time, data migration A system and method for providing on-line, real-time, transparent data migration from an existing storage device to a replacement storage device. The existing and replacement storage devices are connected as a composite storage device that is coupled to a... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6237063 | Load balancing method for exchanging data in different physical disk storage devices in a disk array storage device independently of data processing system operation Load balancing of activities on physical disk storage devices is accomplished by monitoring reading and writing operations to blocks of contiguous storage locations on the physical disk storage devices. A list of exchangeable pairs of blocks is developed ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6231542 | Suture retention device A control mechanism for a catheter with a distal anchor. Suture threads extend from the anchor to the control mechanism. A first body contains a reel with a radial port through which the suture threads extend to be received in a termination structure on a... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6220751 | Apparatus for enhancing cephalometric images A filter for use in an x-ray film cassette for cephalometric imaging. The filter is interposed between the x-ray film being exposed an adjacent x-ray conversion screen. The filter has a substantially optically opaque portion that is aligned with the patie... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6220487 | Dispensing apparatus A dispensing pump includes first and second sleeve assemblies. Each sleeve assembly includes a rotary valve having an input and output position and a longitudinally displaceable piston that moves between a first position abutting the valve and a second po... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6210415 | Surgical drill guide A surgical drill guide for directing a guide tube toward a target. The guide tube has first and second sets of teeth extending along an exterior surface thereof. A through passage in an operating mechanism housing receives the guide tube. A first actuator... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6209002 | Method and apparatus for cascading data through redundant data storage units A data storage facility for transferring data from a data altering apparatus, such as a production data processing site to a remote data receiving site. The data storage facility includes a first data store for recording each change in the data generated ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6203254 | Parallel mechanism machining device The present invention is designed to realize structure having high rigidity in any direction and to realize a parallel mechanism machining device having good chip removal property. According to the present invention, forked adjustable joints 28 are provid... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6196969 | Tissue retractor adapted for the attachment of an auxiliary element A tissue retractor with an adjustable center claw. The retractor includes two pivoted retractor arms. An axially and angularly displaceable, spring biased clamping mechanism is positioned on the pivot axis. In a mounting position, a elongated clamping ele... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6189071 | Method for maximizing sequential output in a disk array storage device Load balancing of activities on physical disk storage devices is accomplished by monitoring reading and writing operations to blocks of contiguous storage locations on the physical disk storage devices. A list of exchangeable pairs of blocks is developed ... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6188836 | Portable radiant heater with two reflectors A portable radiant heater comprises an electrically energized heating element extending along a vertical axis. A first, multi-faceted, concave reflective surface is positioned to the rear of the heating element. A second reflector is positioned forward of... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6185661 | Worm magnetic storage device A method for operating a magnetic disk storage device in read/write and read-only modes. A control program in a system cache memory receives write requests for transferring data to a logical volume. The control program determines whether the write request... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6159177 | Drainage catheter anchor locking mechanisms A drainage catheter includes a tubular member with an anchor at a distal end and suture threads extending from the anchor to the proximal ends of the tubular member. A locking mechanism attaches to the proximal end of the tubular member and includes a bod... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6139490 | Stereoscopic endoscope with virtual reality viewing A stereoscopic endoscope system for producing images that can be perceived in three dimensions. An endoscope apparatus includes a sheath carrying a light source and two independent fixed lens endoscopes. Collimated light from the proximal ends of each end... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6134910 | Absorption refrigerator An absorption refrigerator which is capable of effectively using energy without a necessity of enlarging the size thereof, the absorption refrigerator having a structure that a cylindrical wall is provided for an inner wall portion raised because of a ste... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6122685 | System for improving the performance of a disk storage device by reconfiguring a logical volume of data in response to the type of operations being performed A method and apparatus for reconfiguring a file or logical volume stored on a magnetic disk storage system for optimal performance. The magnetic disk storage system contains a cache volume constituted as free storage. When appropriate, a file can be copie... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6116772 | Disposable bowl and spatula A kit for facilitating the mixing of ingredients in a medical office. The kit includes at least one free-standing, disposable bowl and one dual-purpose disposable spatula. Each free-standing, disposable bowl has a closed bottom for supporting the bowl in ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6112809 | Downhole tools with a mobility device The present invention provides a system for performing a desired operation in a wellbore. The system contains a downhole tool which includes a mobility platform that is electrically operated to move the downhole tool in the wellbore and an end work device... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6108748 | System and method for on-line, real time, data migration A system and method for providing on-line, real-time, transparent data migration from an existing storage device to a replacement storage device. The existing and replacement storage devices are connected as a composite storage device that is coupled to a... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6101497 | Method and apparatus for independent and simultaneous access to a common data set A data network with data storage facilities for providing redundant data storage and for enabling concurrent access to the data for multiple purposes. A first data processing system with a first data facility stores a data base and processes transactions ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6094474 | Hyper-transparency compensating device for a gantry mounting radiography apparatus The device is used for compensating a hyper transparency area due to air inside or outside an organ while using a gantry mounting radiography apparatus with digital subtraction (DSA). The device comprises compensating filters and a supporting assembly for... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092066 | Method and apparatus for independent operation of a remote data facility A data network with a remote data facility for providing redundant data storage and for enabling concurrent access to the data for multiple purposes. A local data processing system with a data facility stores a data base and processes transactions or othe... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6088766 | Method for exchanging data blocks on disk storage devices utilizing disk access statistics and testing for the effect of a change Load balancing of activities on physical disk storage devices is accomplished by monitoring reading and writing operations to blocks of contiguous storage locations on the physical disk storage devices. A list of exchangeable pairs of blocks is developed ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6086396 | High current, multi-conductor electrical connector assembly An electrical connector assembly for linking electrical devices, such as switches, to three live phases and neutral of a.c. mains supply, has three main conductors and two neutral strips embedded in a solid body of polymeric material in a mold housing. Th... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6076385 | Security door lock with remote control An electrically operated, strong, security system comprising a lock with remote control installed in a wall adjacent to a door frame. The lock comprises rods which extend into the door when the door is closed and in a locked state. In an unlocked state an... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6072981 | Multi-tap distribution apparatus There is provided a multi-drop distribution apparatus capable of installed in small space and of allowing transmission of large currents, the distribution apparatus having the same characteristics of a coaxial cylinder. A housing (1) has on its inner wall... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6070224 | Virtual tape system A method and apparatus for emulating a magnetic tape storage device with a conventional, unmodified magnetic disk storage device. I/O output requests for the emulated magnetic tape storage device are intercepted to determine whether they involve a virtual... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6069339 | Dual flow nozzle shield for plasma-arc torch A dual flow nozzle shield of a plasma-arc torch positioned in front of a torch end cap and secured in such position by a shield retaining cap. The shield is made from lava or wonderstone ceramics or copper materials. The shield has three support feet for ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6064042 | Reversible self-contained cooking appliance A reversible, self-contained cooking appliance. A heating plate is suspended between first and second insulating end stands. The heating plate has first and second cooking surfaces on opposite sides thereof and includes an integral heater. The end stands ... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6062038 | Absorption refrigerating machine Whenever necessary, an operation for diluting an absorbing solution after the stop of the operation is unlimitedly enabled without increasing the size of an absorption refrigerating machine. For the dilution operation after the operation of the absorption... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6061761 | Method for exchanging logical volumes in a disk array storage device in response to statistical analyses and preliminary testing Load balancing of activities on physical disk storage devices is accomplished by monitoring reading and writing operations to logical volumes on the physical disk storage devices. A list of exchangeable pairs of logical volumes is developed based on size ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6060321 | Sun tan dosimeter A disposable ultraviolet dosimeter for rapid visual estimation of cumulative exposure to UV-A and UV-B radiation.... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6047852 | Hot beverage lid with thermal flex-guards A hot beverage lid having thermal protective flex-guards or flaps extending from opposite sides of a cover portion of the lid for protecting a consumer's fingers from heat emanating from the side of a cup. A first flap extends a first distance from under ... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6026911 | Downhole tools using artificial intelligence based control The present invention provides a system for performing a desired operation in a wellbore. The system contains a downhole tool which includes a mobility platform that is electrically operated to move the downhole tool in the wellbore and an end work device... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6020783 | RF notch filter having multiple notch and variable notch frequency characteristics A filter network having the capability of establishing multiple, tunable notch frequencies. A notch filter path is established for each notch frequency and includes a bandpass filter and inverter. An input RF signal covering a wide frequency range is appl... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6010480 | Balloon catheter An expansible balloon catheter has at least a first exterior surface with a given coefficient of friction and a second exterior surface with a greater coefficient of friction. In a compact form only the first exterior surface is exposed to produce one coe... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6008458 | Sealed slide switch A sealed slide switch having a toggle mechanism with a handle extending through a housing into a cavity of a slide. An O-ring on the handle seals any opening between the base of the handle and the housing. A surface plate retains the slide of the switch o... | 12/28/1999 |
