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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6572086 | External cushion protector for bumper of a parked vehicle A portable cushion protector which is easily attachable to and detachable from the rear portions of an automobile and which protects its rear bumper from scratches and other damage while it is parked. The cushion protector has supporting mechanisms which ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6571918 | Liquid pump and metering apparatus An apparatus for delivering metered amounts of a first fluid, such as a lubricating oil, to a remote location comprises a metering plate coupled to a drive for moving the metering plate between a first position in which a fluid receptacle in the metering ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6568561 | Drive mechanism for a soap or foam dispenser A device for the linear drive of a pumping member in a soap-type dispenser includes a crank mechanism with a crank disc and a push rod transmitting a linear movement to a piston rod. Disengageable coupling members are located between the push rod and the ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6561318 | Emergency manual elevator drive An emergency drive system for elevators allows manual raising and lowering of the elevator in an emergency condition when an emergency brake has been applied to a rotating member of the elevator drive system. A linkage element is pivotally mounted to the ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6557267 | Method for the heat treatment of bales A heat treatment process for fiber feedstock, comprises repeatedly subjecting the bale to a reduced pressure atmosphere followed by the introduction of steam which permeates the bale. The interior of the bale may ultimately reach a temperature of about 80... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6558101 | Article storage system The object of the present invention is to reduce the number of shelves for supporting articles in an article storage system for storage of articles such as containers. The storage system includes a shelf 12 for supporting a container 2 having an engaging ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6557719 | Fuel tank equipped with a gas evacuating system The invention relates to a fuel tank comprising a vessel for containing fuel and a system for evacuating the gases contained in the vessel. The system has a passage putting the inside of the vessel into communication with the outside of the vessel, and th... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6548000 | Method of manufacturing a molded piece of plastic that is painted in part, and pieces obtained by implementing the method A method of making a piece of plastic that is painted. The method consists in depositing a "peel-off" film inside a mold defining the shape of the piece, which film is suitable for being separated easily from the support to which it is fixed, in making th... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6548586 | Composition useful for making in-situ silicon carbide whiskers and fibres A composition useful for making in-situ silicon carbide whiskers and fibers in an inorganic composite matrix selected from silicon carbide carbon and carbon composite matrix, wherein the said composition comprises: Natural Fiber (1.6-6.5 Wt %); TetraEthyl... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6547592 | Coaxial electrical connector element also providing a switching function A coaxial electrical connector element, providing a switching function, comprises a central conductor, an external conducting body forming a ground contact, a contact piece, and a conducting socket. The conducting socket can move axially about the central... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6547896 | Process for the production of a material made of a metal alloy A process for the production of a material made of a metal alloy for subsequent forming of the material in the semi-solid state, provides that the metal alloy (X) is brought to a starting temperature that is above the liquidus. An additive is added which ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6549186 | TFT-LCD using multi-phase charge sharing There is provided a TFT-LCD using multi-phase charge sharing, in which odd-numbered source lines and even-numbered source line are connected to an external capacitor through a switching element during a period of multi-phase charge sharing time, to share ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6543627 | Shelf construction A shelf construction includes a shelf unit adapted for mounting on a vertical surface. The shelf unit has a transverse slot extending along the length of the slot. Devices having a base dimensioned for removable mounting in the slot are also provided. One... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6537132 | Maternity brace A maternity brace for providing support to the vulval and abdominal regions of a pregnant woman. The maternity brace has a central vulval panel and a pair of front and rear straps attached thereto. A body-encircling adjusting belt is in communication with... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6538631 | Circuit for driving source of liquid crystal display There is provided a source driving circuit in a liquid crystal display, which applies negative and positive video signals to source lines of the liquid crystal display including a first and second plates and a liquid crystal being inserted therebetween, i... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6533098 | Escalator or moving walkway with partition walls An escalator construction has a framework, steps and a balustrade at both sides of the steps. The balustrade is fastened to balustrade posts. Clamps for profile tubes are provided at the framework and optionally also at the balustrade posts, U-profile mem... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6527098 | Escalator or moving walkway with support structure An escalator or moving walkway includes a support structure supported between the rests at a cable, which is arranged laterally or below the support structure. According to the invention there is provided in the region of each rest a respective lever whic... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6527103 | Cleaning device for guides of escalator steps or moving walkway plates A cleaning device for guide elements in the form of slide blocks utilized in escalators and moving walkways allows contaminants in escalators and moving walkways allows contaminants, which accumulate on the escalator and moving walkway base plates, agains... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6523705 | Bottle rack A new and improved display rack for holding a pair of bottles comprises a pair of "S-shaped" or "open figure-8" shaped wire support members welded to two pairs of horizontal bottle-support bars, the lowermost of which include four foot portions. A plastic... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6523265 | Clasp knife The invention discloses a knife having a blade which is rotatably connected to a handle so that the blade can be folded into the handle and folded out of the handle. The knife has a locking means by which the blade can be locked or unlocked when the blade... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6523666 | Underneath view paneling for escalators and moving walkways Underneath view paneling for an escalator or moving walkway has a respective bent-over portion at each of its lateral edges and is screw-connected at the bent-over portions to fastening blocks. The fastening blocks are in turn screw-connected to profile m... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6525710 | Driver of liquid crystal display A source driver of the liquid crystal display comprising: an (n/3)-clock shift register for shifting a horizontal synchronous signal pulse, to output a latch clock; a first sampling latch for sampling and latching digital video signals corresponding to od... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6520928 | Medical liquid injection system and method A novel device and method for the efficient, regular and highly maneuverability administration of medical liquids, especially anesthetics. The system of the present invention includes a light-weight, hand-held injection device which is connected to an ope... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6520310 | Combplate load and obstruction sensor apparatus An escalator combplate load and obstruction sensor is capable of monitoring and indicating both horizontal and vertical force and loads. The combplate is mounted for limited horizontal and vertical travel in response to corresponding horizontal and vertic... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6520093 | Transforming display table A multi-use table has a central table flanked by extension wings which are independently positionable in vertical upward, horizontal and vertical downward orientations. A locking device is provided in association with each wing, and may consist of a right... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6512796 | Method and system for inserting and retrieving data in an audio signal A method and apparatus for encoding data into an audio signal and subsequently extracting the data comprises combining the data signal and a chosen interval of the audio signal in a manner in which the data signal is essentially inaudible. The data signal... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6508266 | Diaphragm valve A diaphragm valve can properly mount a peripheral portion of a diaphragm over the entire periphery and reliably establish a seal between the peripheral edge portion on a liquid side of the diaphragm and a diaphragm mounting seat for preventing leakage of ... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6503506 | Nutrient therapy for immuno-compromised patients A nutritional supplement is taught for treating chronic debilitating diseases such as HIV/AIDS to overcome conditions of oxidative stress, decreased lean muscle mass, decreased energy production (mitochondrial failure) and support immune function. It comp... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6502569 | No-vibration and no-noise rock splitter of oil hydraulic piston type A rock splitter of oil hydraulic piston type includes a housing having a plurality of cylinder chambers on the upper portion and first and second paths communicated with the cylinder chambers for supplying and discharging oil; a piston in the cylinder cha... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6497340 | Disposable glove donning system A stacked unit of disposable gloves each having a glove body formed of front and back layers of plastic sealed around the periphery thereof forming a closed end and an open end and forming a thumb portion and one or more finger portions. A detachable sect... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6494142 | Carriage conveyor A conveyor comprises a plurality of carriages 2, each including a deck 7 having a friction surface 20a for a primary drive, which is formed on or near one side of the deck 7, and is parallel to the direction in which the carriages travel. Each carriage al... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6491488 | Car parking structure A vehicle parking structure particularly well adapted for providing a parking capacity of up to about 20 vehicles has a structure framework with an entrance/exit level and a plurality of parking level floors, each of the floors having a pair of parking ba... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6488512 | Device for connecting a coaxial cable to a printed circuit card A connection device for connecting a coaxial cable to a printed circuit card, the device comprising: a tubular socket suitable for fixing to the card; and a plug suitable for being mounted at the end of a coaxial cable, said plug comprising a tubular plug body... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6488920 | Gradual hair relaxation composition A hair relaxation composition is provided. The hair relaxation comprises an activator containing a thiosulfate compound, an acidifier that preferably does not impart a color change to the hair, and a catalyst. The composition has a pH ranging from about 3... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6486930 | Liquid crystal display There is provided a liquid crystal display and a circuit for driving the same, having a higher resolution and being able to be manufactured at low cost. The liquid crystal display having first and second plates and a liquid crystal being sealed therebetwe... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6478461 | Transportable hot-mix asphalt manufacturing and pollution control system A hot-mix asphalt manufacturing system including treatment of emissions and recirculated gases includes a counter-flow rotary dryer 12 having a combustion chamber 28, an inlet 24 for dry ingredients, an outlet 26 for hot-mix asphalt, and a plate collector... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6474165 | Monitoring pipes An apparatus as disclosed for mounting a liquid-filled pipe by the use of ultrasound techniques. The apparatus comprises a vehicle capable of fitting inside the pipe, and of being transported along the pipe by the liquid flowing into it, together with rin... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6475039 | Electrical connector contact pin A contact pin for an electrical connector comprises a body, a connector element, and a sheath, the connector element being maintained in the extension of the body by being coupled with a peg projecting from the front face of the body, the sheath being dis... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6471033 | Lubricating device for an escalator or a moving walkway A lubricating device for an escalator or moving walkway provides a lubricant container connected by way of lines with lubrication points which are arranged at a base plate which forms lateral borders for the escalator/moving walkway step belt or plate bel... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6470613 | Label holder for shelf channels A label holder for mounting on a shelf channel having an intermediate portion with front and rear surfaces and upper and lower forwardly-projecting flanges, has front and back panels and a shelf channel clip extending from the back panel. A base portion o... | 10/29/2002 |
