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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4783301 | Polybutene molded article and method for making same The specification discloses a polybutene-1 polymer product and method and apparatus for making same in which the polymer is introduced into a form which defines the shape of the desired part and is then subjected to shear at a temperature from just above ... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4782134 | Method for improving the melt flow rate of polystyrene The specification discloses a method for assuring consistent and, if desired, increased melt flow rate in a vinyl aromatic based polymer by controlling the degree of absorption of carbon dioxide, oxygen and/or argon for a substantial period of time immedi... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4688037 | Electromagnetic communications and switching system An electromagnetic communications and switching system provides for line-of-sight remote selection and actuation of a wide variety of apparatus. The system has a plurality of radiating antennas having independent components defining a reference coordinate... | 08/18/1987 |
| 4665046 | Organoactinide polymer catalysts The specification discloses pentaalkylcyclopentadienyl actinide complexes and their use as catalysts for polymerizing lower molecular weight alkenes.... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4663014 | Electrodeposition coating apparatus Electrodeposition coating apparatus is disclosed for charging and applying a liquid coating material, such as a water based resin solution, to oppositely charged workpieces with increased efficiency. The apparatus includes a tank constructed from hollow v... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4646210 | Vehicular mirror and light assembly A vehicular rearview mirror and light assembly which provides map and/or courtesy lighting for the vehicle interior. One or more separate housings are removably secured to the back of the mirror case and support one or more light assemblies within the spa... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4643782 | Single crystal alloy technology Single crystal nickel-base superalloy having very fine gamma prime after heat treatment in a temperature range permitting total gamma prime solutioning without incipient melting. Component of the heat treated alloy has exceptional resistance to creep unde... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4636232 | Filter stack The specification discloses a filter stack in which a plurality of individual tapered frames with openings on their widest sides are alternatively aligned, with filter paper between adjacent frames, such that the openings in one frame face one way and tho... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4634196 | Visor mounting bracket A locking mechanism for mounting a visor rod to a vehicle includes a housing with a keyed aperture within a cylindrical portion for receiving a visor rod end therein. The rod end includes a keyed torque fitting having a radially extending flat with the ho... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4633742 | Pneumatic press controller and method A controller and method are provided for controlling pneumatic presses, and similar machines. The controller comprises a gauge to measure increments of stock length passing through the press, a length recorder to set the desired piece length, and a length... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4630570 | Portable stock handling unit The specification discloses a portable stock race and yard including a stock race supported on wheels and a plurality of wings swingably connected to the stock race and arranged to be folded out to form a stockyard. A tongue is pivotally mounted to the ra... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4631156 | System and method of particulating 4,4' methylenebis (2-chloroaniline) The specification discloses a system and method for producing a particulate MBOCA product including relatively uniformly sized granules. The system includes a pan granulator, a dust hood enclosing the granulator pan, and a blower for circulating an air st... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4630569 | Self-cleaning birdbath apparatus A birdbath assembly is disclosed for controlled, automatic filling, self-cleaning and emptying with water pressure. The assembly includes a spray nozzle mounted for sliding movement through the inside surface of a bowl in response to water pressure. A ser... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4629076 | Slatboard The specification discloses a sandwiched reinforced slatboard assembly including a baseboard, a plurality of C-shaped reinforcing channels arranged on the baseboard, and a plurality of T-shaped slats secured to the baseboard to entrap the channels therebe... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4629264 | Vanity cabinet and panel assembly therefor A vanity cabinet is disclosed for installation as a component of prebuilt and site-assembled cabinetry, and countertop or custom built cabinets fabricated entirely on the job site. The cabinet includes a hinged cover, a folding vanity panel hinged to the ... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4628703 | Self operative cooling mechanism of can A beverage container has a refrigerant compartment in its upper end, the lower wall of which is inclined. A conduit for released refrigerant extends through the lower beverage compartment and is connected to an opening in the side wall of the refrigerant ... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4627223 | Package blank and packaging method The package comprises a flat, rectangular cardboard sheet (1) and a separate wrapper element (2) made of a flexible material. A problem to be resolved is to provide a package which is readily and quickly manually wrappable and is suitable for use with var... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4628171 | Mechanical feed EDM machine for making threaded and nonthreaded bores An electrical discharge machining device that is used for both rotational EDM, such as tapping, and the like, and for conventional or non-rotational EDM applications. The device includes a base support to which a carriage is slidably mounted, with a motor... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4625603 | Vertical cutoff saw with feed rate control The specification discloses a vertical cutoff saw capable of maintaining relatively constant band loading. The saw includes a carriage, a frame supported on the carriage, and a saw band supported by the frame. The frame is horizontally shiftable with resp... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4624499 | Visor with pivoted concealed vanity mirror A visor includes a body having a recess with an access opening along a lower edge of the visor. A generally rectangular vanity mirror panel assembly is pivotally coupled to the visor body to pivotally move from a stored position within the recess to a use... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4624149 | Sampling tube A sampling tube includes a sealed metallic tube having a fusible end cap at an extending end which, when submerged in a molten bath, admits the molten sample into the evacuated tube. The tube has a liner which is either frangible or has a nonadhering surf... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4624786 | Apparatus for separating the liquid portion from the solid portion of a ceramic slip An apparatus is described for separating the liquid portion from the solid portion of a liquid, finely disperse system, for example ceramic slip, having a worm (12) provided in a cylindrical housing (14), driven and surrounded by a filter aid (13), means ... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4624407 | Package and method for fabrication thereof A package and method for fabrication thereof. A basic cardboard (1) is double-folded as the covers of a book and glued between the halves is paper (2) for sealing the side edges of a package. For stiffening the side edges, the edges of said sheet (2) of p... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4623023 | Sprinkler head A sprinkler head includes a nozzle, a frame and a rigid mechanical fusible link assembly positioned between the frame and a closure plug or cap. An annular, normally concave spring is disposed between the cap and the nozzle. The spring creates a force whi... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4621386 | Scraper rings A scraper ring system for removing fluid from a relatively moving cylindrical surface such as a piston rod which comprises a series of overlapping blades or leaves which are pressed against the rod surface at an acute angle either by a garter spring or wh... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4622009 | Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen analyzer The specification discloses an analyzer for determining the carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen content of an organic material. The analyzer includes a vertically oriented, U-shaped furnace including a combustion chamber containing a crucible in which the samp... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4621770 | Plant watering/misting device A portable plant spraying/watering device includes a reservoir holding liquid to be dispensed, a hand-held dispensing device, and structure for delivering the liquid to the dispensing device. The dispensing device includes a housing, first and second vari... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4621375 | Remote control system for constructional machinery For the remote control of construction machinery, more specially in the form of the distribution mast or boom of a concrete pump, in the invention a transmission system has a radio remote control unit whose control transmitter and receiver are joined up w... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4620787 | Stencil screen exposure apparatus A stencil exposure apparatus that includes a frame with central translucent stencil mounting surface. A plurality of generally flat, resilient, compressible seal elements extend between opposite sides of the translucent surface and are movably mounted on ... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4619103 | Assembly method and apparatus Compression packaging of flexible hose into a packaging container using an elongated peripherally closed housing supporting and surrounding an elongated section of flexible hose. A piston is placed at one end of the housing in peripherally sealed relation... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4619481 | Inflatable seat cushion assembly An inflatable seat cushion assembly includes a seat cushion having a plurality of inflatable compartments and a manifold block having integrally formed therewith a pressure manifold with a common inlet for connecting to a source of pressurized fluid and a... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4618186 | Child safety restraint The child restraint of the present invention includes a waistband which is placed around the child. The waistband is retained in that position by hook and napped loop means such as VELCRO. The use of hook and napped loop means permits the waistband to be ... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4616938 | Apparatus for measuring thermal and other quantities of substances Apparatus for measuring the calorific value and other quantities of combustible substances. The apparatus includes a support structure to which a pressure vessel is mounted. The pressure vessel has a cap which provides access to a combustion chamber withi... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4616884 | Structural bearings A structural bearing for example for use in supports for pipelines. The bearing comprises a center plate 21 having a PTFE bearing layer insert 22 and above this a co-operating sliding plate 23 with a stainless steel mating plate 24. The center plate 21 is... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4616484 | Vehicle refrigerant heating and cooling system A refrigerant heating and cooling system for a motor vehicle includes an inside coil, an outside coil, expansion valves, a reversing valve, a refrigerant compressor, a chiller and a control device. The compressor, outside coil, an expansion valve and the ... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4616970 | Tow bar block and tow bar assembly A spacer block for a tow bar which has a central support having an opening therethrough to receive the tow bar and a plurality of faces disposed around the central support. Each face has a different configuration adapted to conform to the shape of support... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4615524 | Adjustable barbell exercise rack A barbell exercise rack that includes a support base with a support stand upstanding therefrom to which are secured a pair of cantilever support arms. Each arm has a rack which holds the barbell while allowing the barbell to be lifted therefrom. The canti... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4615450 | Portable and collapsible derrick structure A pickup truck derrick assembly includes a base frame, a derrick A-frame pivotally mounted on the base frame, a derrick frame erection subassembly, a frame support and locking subassembly and a cable compensation system. The frame erection subassembly inc... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4615406 | Golfcart with battery driven drive assist A golf cart with battery-operated auxiliary drive is composed of a hand golf cart and a tractor apparatus, which are both releasably coupled together by a connecting element.... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4615161 | Expansion joint An expansion joint for a structure such as a bridge or roadway comprising a pair of elongate tubes 14, 16 each having a longitudinal slot 24, 26 and a relatively wider channel 32, 34 and a folded strip 22 of polymeric material. The tubes 14, 16 are fixed ... | 10/07/1986 |
