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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7000626 | Instantaneous and constant fluid delivery system This is a method and means for maintaining a constant supply of a fluid with specific characteristics within a fluid supply conduit from a supply source of the fluid with specific characteristics at a point of service of the fluid with specific characteristics in wh... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6862767 | Method for dry cleaning with binary vapor The invention is a method for dry cleaning with binary vapor in which articles such as fabrics and the like are subjected to tumbling in a basket or chamber while heated air is circulated through said chamber. While being tumbled, the articles are exposed to binary ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6809296 | Electrical energy conserving kiln method and apparatus This is an electrically heated ceramic kiln and a method for varying the size of the kiln chamber by moveable top and/or bottom walls which can be moved vertically within the kiln chamber, together with a new method of insulating the kiln and providing captive air c... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6783042 | Pocket tape dispenser This is a method and apparatus for transport and cutting of a quantity of Duct Tape in which the tape is mounted upon a polyhedron mandrel containing a cutting blade so configured as to be cooperative with, and useful in, cutting of segments of the tape directly fro... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6742565 | Covered frame method and apparatus This is a method and kit for making window coverings and frames and the like in which a multiplicity of frame members are held in position in a geometric shape and distorted inwardly towards a center of the frame by a distorting force after which a covering is adher... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6688088 | Horse mounting aid and method This is a method and apparatus for assisting persons to mount a saddle upon a horse in which a step-up member is adjustably carried by a rigid member which is in turn carried by a stirrup leather and a stirrup leather buckle. The rigid member is moveably ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6654980 | Sliding collar mop head retainer This is a jaws type mop head closure means and method in which a collar slides against inclined arms on mop head jaws in such manner that the jaws are brought together to grip a yarn type mop by sliding the collar in one direction and are allowed to open ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6643570 | Aircraft engine reliability business model A business model algorithm for maintaining aircraft engines in reliable and safe operating condition without the necessity of performing major engine overhaul in which engine manufacturers' maintenance procedures are enhanced and performed more frequently... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6637065 | Quick release mop head jaws retainer This invention is a quick release mop head of the jaws type. The invention has two significant advances in the art. The most important advance is the provision of an elastic closure which consists of a cord of elastic material secured to one of two hanged... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6575841 | Golfing game with undulating surface A golf based game including chipping and putting practice utilizing interlocking mats, unique scoring method and device with provisions for making variable undulations or irregularities on a simulated putting surface.... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6524047 | Controlled penetration peg method and apparatus Pegs having bases and stems with bulging portions on their stems which bulging portions assist in anchoring the pegs into a medium in which they are inserted and method and means for forming the bulges by distending portions of the stems after insertion i... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6523824 | Business model algorithm A business model algorithm in which icons representing businesses, products, services and the like are displayed during the play of slot machines for a consideration of cash or cash credits. The icon displays, if properly aligned on a pay line, may repres... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6390023 | Ground water thermal transfer method and apparatus A drinking water facility for animals includes an elongate tank with an open upper end at or above ground level extending to a closed end below ground frost line with a water inlet source into the tank below the frost line. A pipe located within the tank ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6308392 | Brittle wire manufacturing method and apparatus A method for making wire of brittle alloys including coating rods of the brittle alloy with refractory fluoride and organic polymer, loading the coated rods into a container, filling the container with metallic powder, sealing the container, heating the f... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6279195 | Ergonomic mop bucket method and apparatus An ergonomically friendly mop bucket with wringer and method of wringing mops and conserving mop fluids including a foot operated wringer, a filter, wheel brakes and assistive drain and dumping arrangements.... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6273465 | Resilient airbag method and apparatus An improved airbag system for vehicle consisting of a compartmentalized airbag wherein inflation of the airbag is controlled so that at least one compartment inflates at a lower pressure than the pressure with which at least one other compartment inflates... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6246344 | Method and apparatus for voluntary communication A method and apparatus for voluntary and involuntary communication by means of transmitting, receiving, interpreting, and displaying messages detected and generated by relative eyelid movement, particularly by using the differences in reflectivity of the ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6203626 | Ergonomic mop method A method of mopping including the use of unique mop handle means which allows an offset gripping of the handle intermediate its ends and utilization of rotatable swivel grip on one end, which enables the user of a mop to mop more efficiently and with redu... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6196929 | Golfing game with undulating surface A golf based game including chipping and putting practice utilizing interlocking mats, unique scoring method and device with provisions for making variable undulations or irregularities on a simulated putting surface.... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6111227 | Furnace exhaust method and apparatus An electrically heated furnace wherein electrical heating elements are mounted and supported so that they face the inner furnace walls and are isolated from direct communication with articles being treated within the furnace such that clean air flows over... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6073900 | Method and apparatus to restrain objects A method and apparatus for protecting objects from damage during an earthquake or the like which includes fastening brackets to a structure and securing the object to the structure by means of a strap-like member connected to the object and the brackets i... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6042679 | Method for treating damaged fingernails A method and apparatus for treating damaged fingernails which includes the use of a sheet of transparent vinyl film coated on one side with an adhesive suitable to adhere to a fingernail, wherein a multiplicity of generally oval shaped forms and into a ba... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6036736 | Ventilating method and apparatus A ventilator hood including an air blower suitable to draw fumes emanating from a fume producing apparatus through a contaminate filter, a charcoal filter, and a HEPA filter including filter condition indicating means, fire suppression means, and special ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6038035 | Method and apparatus for substitute original documents A method and apparatus for transmitting a copy of an original document from a first location to a second location by means of transmitting an electronic image of said document and printing the same at the second location, verifying the accuracy of the tra... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6019427 | Vehicle supported swing seat method and apparatus A folding and transportable swing supported by a collapsible and transportable framework attached to a vehicle such as a motor home or the like.... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5920944 | Ergonomic mop apparatus A mop handle and method of mopping including a unique construction of a mop handle which consists of a cylindrical elongate handle having an offset intermediate its ends and a rotatable swivel grip on one end, which enables the user of a mop with said han... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5859406 | Welding rod method and apparatus A method and apparatus for producing high quality welding rod including a first forming of an ingot under triple vacuum forming techniques; a continuous mechanical de-scaling at all stages, including, but not limited to, final drawing; performing ultrason... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5827057 | Vacuum furnace method and apparatus A vacuum furnace method and apparatus including unique heat dissipation means and methods, including reduced area of the vacuum chamber extension, heat reflecting discs, and unique cooling methods, wherein the vacuum furnace is constructed and operated at... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5816646 | Vehicle support member method and apparatus A method and apparatus to provide a collapsible support framework for a recreation vehicle which may be carried on the side of a vehicle in a collapsed vertical position and may be extended outward from the vehicle with supporting legs when desired for us... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5806866 | Cargo enhancing method and apparatus A method and apparatus for providing a framework for a wheelbarrow or the like in order to increase the load carrying capacity characterized by the use of hook-like adapters on the framework which allow perfect cooperation between the framework and the wh... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5799940 | Method and apparatus for automatic random selection identification A method and apparatus for random determination and use of a multiplicity of bits of information from a larger quantity of bits of information including the placing of individualized information on a number of semi-conductors, mixing the semiconductors in... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5791620 | Mouse pad method A computer mouse pad and method for making it comprising a base of non skid material, a hard surface material bonded to the top of the non skid material, a slotted three sided frame cut into said materials, a transparent mouse operating material fastened ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5748113 | Method and apparatus for communication A method and apparatus for communication by means of transmitting, receiving, and displaying messages generated by eyelid movement, particularly by using the differences in reflectivity of the human eye and eyelid to produce the messages.... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5743500 | Method and apparatus for holding bottles A method and apparatus for holding bottles, especially fingernail polish bottles, in such manner that tipping and spillage is virtually impossible, featuring a padded strap-like apparatus which can be laid flat on a surface or draped over an object in suc... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5669468 | Braking method and apparatus A braking method and apparatus wherein a rotating mechanism includes a deformable rotor carried by the rotating mechanism with pressure rollers suitable to contact the exterior of the deformable rotor and apply pressure to deform the rotor and thus cause ... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5658486 | Method and apparatus for producing dust control solution A method for production, and the resulting material thereof for a non-petroleum based stabilization solution utilizing mixtures of metallic hydroxides of endo-sperm of cereal flowers of cereals properly dissolved in water.... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5653447 | Vacuum/pressure seal method and apparatus A vacuum/pressure seal method and apparatus including a closure for a vacuum/pressure chamber which includes the use of a flexible fin between the chamber and a closure member, which fin depends angularly toward the direction of greater pressure between a... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5590879 | Method and apparatus for automatic random selection identification A method and apparatus for random determination and display of a multiplicity of numbers from a larger quantity of numbers including the placing of numbers on balls, mixing the balls in an air chamber, selecting one ball at a time, placing the balls as se... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5498852 | Oval top loading kiln having removable shelves A kiln method and apparatus wherein a kiln chamber is formed of appropriate material, preferably having an oval cross-section with grooves in the narrower sides of the oval and oval shaped shelves which can be inserted into the oval chamber and turned so ... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5481788 | Apparatus for producing welding rod A method and apparatus for producing high quality welding rod including a first forming of an ingot under vacuum forming techniques; a continuous mechanical de-scaling at all stages, including, but not limited to, final drawing; an unusual electrolytic pu... | 01/09/1996 |
