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Mountable Printable Placard With Headband
A resilient headband in a shape for being mounted on the head of the user. The headband is equipped with a longitudinal slotted member for holding a placard.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5749503 | Convertible luggage system A luggage container which conveniently converts for use as wheeled suitcase, a backpack and a hand-carry bag having a first and second compartment for storage of belongings. A pair of wheels are rotatably mounted to an axle which is at an edge along the b... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5749050 | Automatic emergency alarm reception apparatus using specific frequency An automatic emergency alarm reception apparatus for a broadcasting receiver which has a radio frequency part and a low frequency part, comprising an ON/OFF switch connected between the radio frequency part and the low frequency part, for turning on the b... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5743672 | Headboard attaching bracket A headboard support bracket is disclosed that, when used with independent legs on a box springs, can eliminate the need for a metal frame for support of the headboard associated with the box springs. Further, the use of the bracket eliminates the need for... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5742992 | Method for making composite double-wall underground tank structure A composite double-wall underground tank comprises an internal rotatable metal mandrel tank frame structure surmounted by two individual concentric corrugated cylindrical nonmetallic pressure vessels having hemispherical ends. The metal tank frame structu... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5725109 | Rack for holding tubes and the like in an upright position A novel rack for holding test tubes, elongated objects and the like in an upright position. The rack is formed in a one-piece construction having upper and intermediate panels, both panels having holes which are aligned with one another to receive tubes p... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5687509 | Refrigerator door assembly and method A refrigerator door assembly is mounted on a stationary frame of a refrigeration unit and comprises a door frame integrally molded about a thermo-pane in sealing relationship therewith. The door frame is hingedly mounted on the stationary frame of the ref... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5688287 | Leg for box springs A bed support for use with box springs is disclosed which consists of a plate member for fixture to a box springs and a leg. The plate member has a relatively large threaded bore through the center to threadably receive a threaded leg portion extending do... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5664291 | Retainer and hanger for lens containing devices A retainer and hanger for lens containing devices, particularly eyeglasses, which enables eased adjustment of the vertical position of the device when suspended around the neck from a chest level position to an unobtrusive, elevated position.... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5655263 | Retainer and hanger for lens containing devices A retainer and hanger for lens containing devices, particularly eyeglasses, which enables eased adjustment of the vertical position of the device when suspended around the neck from a chest level position to an unobtrusive, elevated position.... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5653092 | Filling device for food cans This invention relates to a machine to ensure that the amount of food product in a can meets the volume and weight standards without altering the natural characteristics of the product necessary for the market. The invention encompasses a combination of s... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5624700 | Process to produce carbonated semi-solid or solid food and the product thereof A process to add carbon dioxide under low shear conditions to an already formed food to produce a semi-solid or solid carbonated food. The carbonated semi-solid or solid spoonable food has the following properties: (a) a viscosity of between about 2000 an... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5622676 | Pipette tip rack A pipette tip rack loader is disclosed that will load a flat of pipette tips into a rack for use on a laboratory bench. The flat for the pipette tips is substantially the same dimensions as the top surface of the tip rack to be loaded, and has an identica... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5615176 | Acoustic reflector An acoustic reflector is disclosed, which is formed from the surface generated by an ellipse rotated about 180° about a line passing through one of the focal points of the ellipse, where this line of rotation intersects the major axis at an acute angle. ... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5603567 | Coaxial cryogenic injection system A vacuum tumble mixer is provided with a hollow drive shaft at one end thereof. The hollow drive shaft provides access by means of a probe to the cylindrical center section of the vacuum tumble mixer in order to inject the ingredients to be mixed, to intr... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5602258 | Azide-containing chelators whose affinity for calcium ion is decreased by illumination The present invention relates to a group of organic chelators whose affinity for calcium ion in solution is decreased by electromagnetic radiation. Specifically, the chelators are related to fura-2 and utilize the addition of an azide group to the 3-posit... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5590803 | Composite double-wall underground tank structure and method for making same A composite double-wall underground tank comprises an internal rotatable metal mandrel tank frame structure surmounted by two individual concentric corrugated cylindrical nonmetallic pressure vessels having hemispherical ends. The metal tank frame structu... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5588218 | Teaching protractor A protractor is disclosed that reduces the time to teach students how to measure and understand angles, and significantly improves overall student comprehension of angles. The protractor comprises two generally flat members each having a straight edge por... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5569708 | Self-doped polymers A self-doped conducting polymer having along its backbone a π-electron conjugated system which comprises a plurality of monomer units, between about 0.01 and 100 mole % of the units having covalently linked thereto at least one Bronsted acid group. The c... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5566867 | Customizable garment form system A kit of contoured foam pads (FIGS. 3 and 3a) is provided for attachment to an existing garment form (FIGS. 1 and 4) with double-sided adhesive tape (42), in order to duplicate the shape of a person to be fitted by a dressmaker or tailor. The pads are fur... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5563929 | On-line monitor for particulate analyte in a moving liquid The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for the determination of the concentration level of a particulate analyte in a moving liquid, said apparatus comprising: valve means for diverting a quantifiable portion of the liquid through an a... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5552555 | Azide-containing chelators whose affinity for calcium ion is decreased by illumination The present invention relates to a group of organic chelators whose affinity for calcium ion in solution is decreased by electromagnetic radiation. Specifically, the chelators are related to fura-2 and utilize the addition of an azide group to the 3-posit... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5543239 | Electrode design for solid state devices, fuel cells and sensors An improved electrode design for solid state devices, fuel cells, sensors and the like is made by incorporation of a porous layer of the electrolyte material over the dense electrolyte, and by the introduction of an electrocatalyst into the porous layer s... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5527882 | Polypeptide having an amino acid replaced with N-benzylglycine The present invention relates to one or more polypeptides having useful biological activity in a mammal, which comprise: a polypeptide related to bradykinin of four to ten amino acid residues wherein one or more specific amino acids in the polypeptide chain ar... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5498100 | Retractable delineator system for suspension span & truss bridges A barrier system which provides a new and unique approach to separating traffic and provides a safe, convenient and effective means of controlling traffic. Segmented continuous interlocking barriers embedded in the roadway rise out of the roadway to preve... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5486462 | Differentiative expression modules More effectively controlled expression of DNA sequences in coding desired heterologous proteins is achieved in differentiated eucaryotic cells by methods of this invention. Disclosed herein are control modules derived from selectively expressed genes of e... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5470538 | Pipette tip rack loader A pipette tip rack loader is disclosed that will load a flat of pipette tips into a rack for use on a laboratory bench. The flat for the pipette tips is substantially the same dimensions as the top surface of the tip rack to be loaded, and has an identica... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5452476 | Anorak attached to belt pouch for easy deployment and use with a backpack A garment and method for its use, a covering such as a poncho or an anorak, designed to enable a backpacker to don the covering while he or she is wearing a backpack. The garment incorporates a belt with an integrally-formed pouch where the covering garme... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5443246 | Clamp jaw extender for bar clamps A clamp jaw extender is adapted to be releasably attached to each jaw of a standard bar clamp to substantially increase the clamp depth thereof. The extender comprises a clamping member having a mounting slot defined on a back side thereof for detachably ... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5409235 | Pyramid game A board game includes a board divided into a multiplicity of contiguous, equally-sized, equilateral triangles, half of them colored as to be visually distinguishable from the other half, and arranged in an alternated sequence of colors, and a plurality of... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5403497 | New method for determining particle size and concentration in a fluid medium A method for monitoring water filter performance and efficiency, by correlating particle size and distribution to turbidity measurement. The method includes the steps of installing and calibrating the filter system, and periodically testing the filter sys... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5387049 | Roadway barrier module, system and method This invention relates to a barrier module adapted to be connected in series with additional modules to form a continuous barrier system for collectively absorbing high-impact loads thereon by a road vehicle or the like. Each module comprises a container ... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5366088 | Stackable pipette tip rack A pipette tip rack system is disclosed that includes a plurality of tip racks that may be nested one upon the other with an integrally formed locking mechanism that locks each rack to the one immediately below it. A cover member is also included that acts... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5362307 | Method for the iontophoretic non-invasive-determination of the in vivo concentration level of an inorganic or organic substance The present invention relates to an vitro device for the removal of ionized substances from a membrane sample without mechanical penetration, which device comprises: (a) a positive electrode; (b) a negative electrode, and (c) electrical insulation between subp... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5347456 | Intelligent roadway reference system for vehicle lateral guidance and control An intelligent vehicle highway system requires a multi-functional roadway reference system to help the vehicle locate its lateral and longitudinal position along a highway. This information at a minimum is required to control the vehicle. The present inve... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5341157 | Laser-driven silk screen mask device A computer driven device for making silk screens suitable for making signs, PC boards, mask, metal, textile graphics and the like is disclosed. The device uses a laser beam to burn holes in a thin sheet of plastic, preferably nylon. The laser beam is dire... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5332563 | Yellow phosphorus process to convert toxic chemicals to non-toxic products The present invention relates to a process for generating reactive species for destroying toxic chemicals. This process first contacts air or oxygen with aqueous emulsions of molten yellow phosphorus. This contact results in rapid production of abundant r... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5314116 | Pulsator for irrigation systems and the like A pulsator, adapted for use in irrigation and other systems requiring the uniform discharge of water or other liquids in intermittent pulses and at regular frequencies, comprises a casing having an expansible elastomeric tube disposed therein. The tube is... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5312896 | Metal ion porphyrin-containing poly(imide) The present invention relates to porphyrins and to metal ion-containing monomers and polymers. The monomer ##STR1## wherein A, R1,R2,R3, and R4 defined herein, is used with dianhydride to produce a porphyri... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5297799 | Disc for catch and throw games A throwing disc, adapted for use in a catch and throw game, comprises a disc shaped member that is aerodynamically configured for permitting the disc to be thrown over a substantial distance and received by a catcher's mitt or the like. A set of fasteners... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5294504 | Three-dimensional microstructure as a substrate for a battery electrode The present invention concerns a three dimensional conductive organic polymer covered micro structure having improved current carrying capacity as compared to a substantially smooth surface. More specifically, it relates to a three-dimensional poly(anilin... | 03/15/1994 |
