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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4196759 | Liquid dispensing nozzle having a sealing arrangement for vapor recovery A liquid dispensing nozzle has an annular member of a relatively soft material at one end of a bellows, which is disposed in spaced relation to the spout of the nozzle to form an annular vapor return passage therebetween, to engage the fill pipe to form a... | 04/08/1980 |
| 4167281 | Gate latch The bolt of a latching mechanism is spring actuated toward a latching position relative to the latch-receptive slot of a latch-catch which is pivotally mounted on the vertical member of a swing gate, and movement of the bolt from a fully latched position ... | 09/11/1979 |
| 4159719 | Moisture-expandable ear wick A tightly coiled, substantially cylindrical wick of compressed, dehydrated, sponge-like material having sufficient rigidity to be inserted endwise into an ear canal will, when hydrated, uncoil and expand radially whereby to substantially engage the inner ... | 07/03/1979 |
| 4158898 | Adjustable support for the forward edge of a wall supported washstand Floor supported vertically adjustable means are provided for engaging the underside of the front lip of a wall-mounted washstand for providing positive support therefor of such a nature as to fully support the forward edge in such a manner as to effective... | 06/26/1979 |
| 4157731 | Protective housing for strip heaters A protective housing is provided with bottom, front, upwardly inclined and depending panels for completely housing the bottom, front and upper portions of a strip heater, said housing being anchored to the floor and upstanding wall along which the strip h... | 06/12/1979 |
| 4147802 | Method of treating bacterial infections A variety of substances are known which induce or alter host resistance to coccic and bacillic infections. It is also known that treatment is complicated by the ability of such organisms to develop resistance to antimicrobials. Numerous strains are known ... | 04/03/1979 |
| 4142562 | Automatic shut-off nozzle having unique valve An automatic shut-off nozzle has its valve, which controls liquid flow from its inlet to its outlet, arranged to provide a minimum flow rate to prevent recycling of fuel irrespective of the angle of the fill pipe.... | 03/06/1979 |
| 4139031 | Automatic shut-off nozzle having controlled venturi An automatic shut-off nozzle has a venturi effect, which causes automatic shut off of the liquid flow through the nozzle body by causing a main poppet valve to be closed when the tank is filled, created by two aligned passages of different diameters in ei... | 02/13/1979 |
| 4139032 | Liquid dispensing nozzle having controlled shut-off mechanism In an automatic shut-off nozzle, the vacuum chamber, which has its vacuum increased when flow through the nozzle is to be stopped in response to a predetermined condition such as the tank being filled to a predetermined level, for example, has the reducti... | 02/13/1979 |
| 4131279 | Tennis racket and stringing method A tennis racket and stringing method are disclosed wherein the resulting racket has a more uniform main string to cross string tensioning. The uniform tensioning provides a consistent playing surface throughout the entire stringed area. The center main st... | 12/26/1978 |
| 4125139 | Automatic shut-off nozzle having an arrangement for sensing the presence of liquid in vapor return means of the nozzle Liquid flow through an automatic shut-off nozzle is automatically stopped when liquid is present at a predetermined location in the vapor return means. The automatic shut-off nozzle also stops flow in response to the tank being filled to a predetermined l... | 11/14/1978 |
| 4103938 | Swivel connector A swivel connector comprises three hollow members with the first and second members rotatably connected to each other for rotation about a first axis and the second and third members rotatably connected to each other for rotation about a second axis at an... | 08/01/1978 |
| 4089655 | Air purification system An air purification system accepts foul air from a source of high pressure and treats the air so as to deliver an acceptable breathable air usable in any life support package. The components of the system are mounted on a portable cart. The foul air passe... | 05/16/1978 |
| 4082872 | Flower decoration A flower decoration is disclosed which not only has a decorative effect but also is a useful table accessory. The decoration includes a base which provides a stable support for the sepal and flower portion of the flower. Means are provided for securing th... | 04/04/1978 |
| 4079969 | Swivel connector A swivel connector between a flexible hose and a nozzle has a reduced portion of a first body secured to the nozzle and an enlarged portion of a second body secured to the hose with the first and second bodies, which have an enlarged portion of the first ... | 03/21/1978 |
| 4078430 | Dual liquid level indicating gauge An indicating gauge has dual floats to measure the levels of two liquids contained in the same tank. A separate measuring tape is controlled by each float to provide an indication of the liquid level through a single viewing window above the tank. In cert... | 03/14/1978 |
| 4036259 | Fluid dispensing nozzle An automatic nozzle having a spout which is releasably connected to the body of the nozzle in a manner so that it may be forceably removed therefrom without damage to the connecting means as well as the spout.... | 07/19/1977 |
| 4036255 | Vapor recovery adapter A vapor recovery adapter has a housing supported on a storage tank having a volatile liquid therein. The housing is connected to other tanks, which also are vented by the adapter in addition to the tank on which the housing is mounted, through an inlet po... | 07/19/1977 |
| 4027671 | Insertable dispensing capsule A method for treating gelatin capsules so that the end product resulting therefrom may be insertable through a body orifice for application of a measured dose of medicinal material to an area to be treated is disclosed. The method provides for the relativ... | 06/07/1977 |
| 4022235 | Liquid dispensing nozzle having a flexible retaining arrangement A liquid dispensing nozzle of the automatic shut-off type has the trigger, which holds the valve actuating means in an open position, or its retaining means formed to flex when subjected to a force beyond that exerted by the valve actuating means when it ... | 05/10/1977 |
| 4021670 | Sealable high counting efficiency liquid scintillation vials Liquid scintillation counters are now the instruments of choice for use in counting most radioactive samples. While preferred, liquid scintillation counters are still subject to the disadvantages of their inability to effect high photon detection from wit... | 05/03/1977 |
| 4003415 | Liquid dispensing nozzle having vapor recovery and sealing arrangement A liquid dispensing nozzle has a bellows secured to its body and disposed in spaced surrounding relation to its spout to form vapor return means therebetween. Sealing means, which can be integral with the bellows or separate therefrom, is disposed in surr... | 01/18/1977 |
| 3995051 | Methods and compositions for inducing resistance to bacterial infections A variety of substances are reported which alter host resistance to cocci and bacilli bacterial infections. Nevertheless, because of the extreme difficulty of total eradication, and the frequent reappearance of the same strains, even after their apparentl... | 11/30/1976 |
| 3987643 | Thermodynamic beverage cooling unit Beverage cooling apparatus utilizing such gaseous coolants as carbon dioxide and chlorofluorohydrocarbon refrigerants are the subject of several patents. These cooling units entail a cooling coil adapted to be positioned within the beverage in combination... | 10/26/1976 |
| 3964291 | Tennis racquet stringing calibrator A calibration device is disclosed and claimed herein for determining the accuracy of a tennis racquet stringing machine. A cross member is securable in the machine in similar fashion to a racquet being secured for stringing therein. The cross member has a... | 06/22/1976 |
| 3946528 | Insulated building panels and structure constructed therewith The disclosure illustrates an enclosure constructed of unique building panels. The panels are joined so as to provide an airtight enclosure for housing of air conditioning equipment, machinery and the like. The individual panels provide sound attenuation.... | 03/30/1976 |
| 3943244 | Anti-microbial factors effective against bacillic and coccic infections Factors effective in reducing the incidence of deleterious effects of infections due to cocci and bacilli are derived by gel filtration from animal tissues.... | 03/09/1976 |
| 3938569 | Handbag A handbag is disclosed which has particular utility for carrying personal objects therein, as well as serving as a cushion. The handbag is constructed with padding on the outside of the article carrying compartment. The padding serves to protect the artic... | 02/17/1976 |
| 3934635 | Overhead door for a container having a vertical opening such as a truck trailer An overhead door for the vertical opening of a truck trailer comprises a plurality of panels connected together by hinges, which extend the width of the panels and are confined within the panel. The panels, which are preferably formed of plastic, are coun... | 01/27/1976 |
