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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5433324 | Medicine reminder device A medicine reminder device for reminding an individual taking medication of the time the next dosage should be taken. The medicine reminder device includes a base structure and a time indicator. In the preferred embodiment, the base structure includes a f... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5372139 | Method for suppressing a maternal electrocardiogram signal from a fetal electrocardiogram signal obtained with invasive and non-invasive techniques using an almost pure maternal electrocardiogram signal as a trigger A method (10) for suppressing the maternal electrocardiograph (MECG) signal from a composite abdominal ECG including an MECG signal, an fetal ECG (FECG) signal and noise to obtain a substantially MECG-free FECG trace. The method (10) of the present invent... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5359363 | Omniview motionless camera surveillance system A device for omnidirectional image viewing providing pan-and-tilt orientation, rotation, and magnification within a selected field-of-view for use in any application including inspection, monitoring, surveillance, and target acquisition. The imaging devic... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5320989 | Boron nitride-containing bodies and method of making the same A relatively chemically inert ceramic material produced from a clay-like mixture of boron nitride powder and aluminum oxide, where the aluminum oxide is derived from colloidal aluminum oxide, peptized aluminum oxide, or a dissolved aluminum salt. The clay... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5209262 | Breakaway hose coupling with integrated swivel mechanism A breakaway hose coupling with an integrated swivel mechanism for releasably joining two fluid dispensing devices, and for selectively disengaging such dispensing devices in response to a disengaging force in excess of a preselected value being exerted on... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5204528 | System for determining health risk due to radon progeny and uses thereof A system for determining the health risk, due to alpha emitters attached to particles of various sizes, these alpha emitters being due to the level of radon, to persons within an environment where radon may be present. In one embodiment, a sample of air i... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5192868 | Proportional counter detector A proportional-type detector for the detection of low levels of radioactivity, such as alpha and beta particles generated by radioactive materials. In the preferred embodiment, this detector has a pancake-shaped cavity with a disk-shaped base and a cylind... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5187890 | Device for applying scent to fishing lures An apparatus for the application of a fish-attracting scent or other topical material to fishing lures and other fishing components. This apparatus has a cavity containing an absorbent material into which the scent or other topical material is absorbed, w... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5188090 | Apparatus for heating fluids Devices for heating fluids. The devices employ a cylindrical rotor which features surface irregularities. The rotor rides a shaft which is driven by external power means. Fluid injected into the device is subjected to relative motion between the rotor and... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5185667 | Omniview motionless camera orientation system A device for omnidirectional image viewing providing pan-and-tilt orientation, rotation, and magnification within a hemispherical field-of-view that utilizes no moving parts. The imaging device is based on the effect that the image from a fisheye lens, wh... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5184584 | Remote starter for alarm system equipped vehicles An electrical system for bypassing the anti-theft system of a vehicle such that the engine can be started with a remote control. In particular, this is a system which allows the operator of a vehicle to start the vehicle from a remote location without hav... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5178545 | Electronic puzzle game with unknown random time of play An electronic puzzle game for one or more players that combines skill and chance. The device includes a memory for storing codes corresponding to a plurality of sets of alphanumeric symbols, each set comprising a puzzle. A display is provided for visibly ... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5178258 | Inertial conveyor system An inertial-type conveyor system for the moving of articles from one position to another, the system having minimal detrimental vibrations. During a forward stroke of a tray of the system, the tray moves at a first acceleration whereby the frictional cont... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5178395 | Display device for the playing of multiple games simultaneously An electronic displaying device, together with a control unit and electronic circuitry appropriate to the encoding, sending, receiving, decoding, and displaying of data as used in various games, such as Bingo, Keno, or the like, in which a plurality of pl... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5172693 | Prenatal non-invasive detection of meconium stained amniotic fluid This invention describes a process for the diagnosis of meconium stained amniotic fluid. Meconium staining is often the result of ongoing or transient fetal distress or prolonged gestation. This process involves the non-invasive illumination of the amnion... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5173185 | Oil recovery system An apparatus for the removal of oil from large bodies of water, such as oceans. A rotating drum, whose surface is composed of a steel mesh, retrieves oil off the surface of water. An adjustable vacuum is created within the rotating drum, causing contamina... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5167906 | Apparatus for increasing fuel efficiency in nuclear reactors An apparatus for achieving increased fuel efficiency in a nuclear reactor wherein spectral shift is utilized to adjust for excess reactivity. This feature is achieved by stationary displacer rods within the fluid moderator of the reactor, with these stati... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5163857 | Self-propelled boat A self-propelled boat (10) to be used by a boater to maneuver himself along the surface of a body of water, especially in shallow water where the use of a motorized boat or a deep bottom boat is impossible or otherwise impractical. The self-propelled boat... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5163357 | Popcorn popper with floating stirring system A popcorn popper (10) for more effectively popping popcorn by agitating the popcorn during the heating process with a floating stirring system, the floating stirring system being designed to avoid jamming while the popcorn is being agitated and popped and... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5161180 | Call interceptor for emergency systems A device for responsively providing, in cooperative association with the 911 emergency system, the number and location of a telephone, especially a PBX extension telephone, from which such a 911 emergency call originates. A first device is installed betwe... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5158568 | Lumbar spine therapy device A lumbar spine therapy device (10) for passively exercising the muscles surrounding the lumbar spine for postoperative and other rehabilitative therapy such as to allow normal collagen formation to occur, thus minimizing scarring and quickening a return t... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5149942 | Hot mirror to prevent condensation in humid environments A, completely non-fogging mirror device, for use in high heat/humidity environments, such as a shower. This device has a relatively permanent storage/heating housing and a portable mirror unit that fits within a cavity in the housing unit, this portable m... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5143003 | Tufting machine having an individual needle control system An improved tufting machine (10) having an individual needle control system. The tufting machine (10) is designed for inserting yarns (26) into stitching in a base fabric (20). The tufting machine comprises a needle bar (28) mounted on a carrier (14) whic... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5139731 | System and method for increasing the efficiency of a cyclotron In a negative hydrogen (H-) ion cyclotron, a system and method for improving the efficiency of the cyclotron by minimizing loss, i.e., neutralization, of H- ions within the acceleration region of the cyclotron caused by gas strippin... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5123916 | Lumbar spine therapy device A lumbar spine therapy device (10) for passively exercising the muscle groups especially surrounding the lumbar spine for postoperative and other rehabilitative therapy such as to allow normal collagen formation to occur, thus minimizing scarring and quic... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5123656 | Apparatus and method for playing a game of toss An apparatus for playing a game of toss (10). The game may be played by people of all ages and physical abilities, and may be played from a sitting or standing position. The game (10) is adaptable for indoor and outdoor play. The apparatus for a game of t... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5119814 | Method and apparatus for monitoring blood loss via retinal venous oxygen saturation A non-invasive retinal scanning system which monitors internal blood loss. A portion of the ocular fundus is illuminated, in an annular fashion, with two wavelengths of light, one of which serves as a reference. Scanning the fundus circumferentially enabl... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5118539 | Fireplace logs Fireplace logs (10-10A) for simulating a wood burning fire using a fuel log (18) which is economical, readily available, and safer than gas, and which requires minimal cleaning effort, while maintaining the desired qualities of a wood burning fire such as... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5115836 | Breakaway hose coupling with integrated swivel mechanism A breakaway hose coupling with an integrated swivel mechanism for releasably joining two fluid dispensing devices, and for selectively disengaging such dispensing devices in response to a disengaging force in excess of a preselected value being exerted on... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5108449 | Femoral component for a hip prosthesis A femoral component (10) for a hip prosthesis. The femoral component (10) includes a proximal body (18) having a lower portion for implantation into the proximal femur, and a neck portion (26) carried by the upper portion of the proximal body (18). A head... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5107919 | Air dryer for pneumatic systems An improved air dryer for pneumatic systems (10). The improved air dryer (10) employs air-to-air and an air-to-refrigerant heat exchanger portions (12-14) that are substantially parallel and coextensive. Each heat exchanger portion (12-14) is made up of a... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5097616 | Apparatus for coating fishing lure with scent A substantially hands-free operated device for coating fishing lures and tackle with a fish attracting scent. A container with a cover which is raised by pressing a foot pedal contains portions of a resilient, absorbent material. The material holds a fish... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5097613 | Safety plug for the firing chamber of a weapon A safety plug for the firing chamber of a weapon to provide a visual indication that the weapon firing chamber is free of live ammunition. The safety plug includes a cylindrical body having a diameter which is less than the weapon chamber bore. This body ... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5096529 | Adjustable seat assembly bladder sealing method An adjustable seat assembly bladder for altering the surface contour of a seat and an associated bladder sealing method is provided. The seat assembly bladder comprises a pair of inflatable chambers, each having inner and outer chamber walls. At least a p... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5096337 | Device for handling loose fill foam packing A device achieves the entrainment of ultralight loose fill packing materials in an air stream to transport the packing materials into a depository for reuse or disposal. The device has an elongated air flow duct, with relatively low air flow induced by a ... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5092304 | Mounted fuel tank heater A system (10) for preheating fuel in a fuel tank (16) for an internal combustion engine. The system (10) includes a heat exchanger (12) for transferring heat from a heated fluid to the fuel. The heat exchanger (12) includes a fuel tube (32) being surround... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5092214 | Pitch changing device for a pedal steel guitar A pitch changing device for a pedal steel guitar. The pitch changing device (10) includes at least one tension adjusting lever (24) pivotally mounted on the guitar body (14) for anchoring at least one guitar string (17) and selectively increasing or decre... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5092072 | Muzzle loading device A muzzle loading device (10) for storing and dispensing projectiles (30), propellants (34) and priming caps (36) used in muzzle loading firearms (22) and for receiving ramrods (28) while packing a shot or while cleaning the barrel (64) of a muzzle loading... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5087272 | Filter and means for regeneration thereof Method and filter apparatus for the removal of volatilizable particulate material from gas streams containing the same, and the regeneration of the apparatus when removal efficiency has decreased to a selected value. The apparatus includes a filter elemen... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5087010 | Speaker's prompting podium An improved speaker's prompting podium (10) for providing a speaker with a visual display for prompting notes, speech text, or other textual information. A video display monitor (38) is supported by at least one vertical support member (12), (14), and (16... | 02/11/1992 |
