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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7447563 | Automatic flower-selling equipment Automatic flower-selling equipment comprises a housing including a casing having a selecting partial unit situated thereon and defining a storage space suitable for storing and protecting flowers, a bearing unit situated in the storage space for displaying flowers, ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7442307 | Method and apparatus for the biological activated sludge treatment of wastewater The equipment has a main reaction (I) and an anterior reactor (II), as well as facilities for feeding in untreated sewage, removing cleaned water and sludge and aerating the wastewater entered into the main reactor, and a mixer (2) situated in the anterior re... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7341351 | Aerial advertising device for the presentation of pictures that change over time The subject of the invention relates to an aerial advertising device for the presentation of pictures that change over time which contains an inflatable information-carrying body (90) that has a hollow internal space (92), a supporting structure (50... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7326560 | Tissue micro-array builder manual test The tissue micro-array (TMA) building manual set, which includes a well-known SZK tissue core punch extractor and a TMA block mould (1) characterized as follows: the TMA block mould (1) consists of a lower (2) and an upper (3) part, the l... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7137983 | Set of surgical instruments for the fixation of vertebrae A set of surgical instruments for the fusion of vertebrae contains supporting elements that have a threaded stem that can be screwed into the vertebra and a head part positioned at the outer end of the threaded stem. A connection unit is fitted between the supportin... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7121514 | Best mode for carrying out the invention A mount is fixed to the floor of a vehicle, and supports a computer/display unit by means of an indexing cylinder assembly. The computer/display unit can be rotated horizontally in steps about the indexing cylinder assembly so that it can be easily positioned for us... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7062045 | Media protection system and method In a media protection system and method, an original media item is encrypted before it is distributed. At the point of sale (POS) or point of distribution, the consumer presents his personal smart token to the clerk who inserts it into a POS reader along with a comp... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7024080 | Security seal unit with optical fibre The invention relates to an optical fiber sealing unit that contains a basic bundle consisting of light-transmitting fibers, a signalling bundle also consisting of light-transmitting fibers, a cable sheath, and receiving bodies positioned at both ends of the cable s... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6896477 | Cross-flow fan with a closed suction element, and smooth flowing suction separation device A cross-flow fan is operated in a suction mode, mainly in air-ducts with a large width, to provide a smooth flow of regulatable air. In accordance with the invention, a smooth flow suction separation device is suitable for the regulated suction to a large width of a... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6742810 | Document or manuscript cover and/or holder A document or manuscript cover and/or holder has an extension above the document inserted into the cover so that, if it is in a file without other documents on top, it can be read like a book without removing it from the file. Even if there are other documents filed... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6592221 | Eye-conditioning and eyesight-improving device An eye-conditioning and eyesight-improving device which can be placed in front of the eye and fixed there temporarily, and which has a carrying body supplied with at least two apertures situated in the environment of the axes of the two eyes and adjusting... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6386413 | Apparatus and method for mounting a computer system in a vehicle An apparatus and a method for mounting a computer system in a vehicle provides for rigid mounting of a computer/display unit in the vehicle so as to reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of vibration caused by operation of the vehicle. The latter advant... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6285453 | On-line color monitoring and control system and method An on-line color monitoring and control system and method includes feeding of colorant in a given amount or ratio in order to achieve a desired color of a product. The system and method described here achieve reliable on-line color control of synthetic fi... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6131253 | Flat-lid for a casket A flat-lid casket has a bottom, two opposing side walls connected to opposing sides of the bottom, and two opposing end walls connected to the opposing end of the bottom and to the two opposing side walls. Each of the two opposing end walls has a main pan... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6130752 | On-line color monitoring and control system and method An on-line color monitoring and control system and method includes feeding of colorant in a given amount or ratio in order to achieve a desired color of a product. The system and method described here achieve reliable on-line color control of synthetic fi... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6031354 | On-line battery management and monitoring system and method An on-line battery management and monitoring system and method for monitoring a plurality of battery cells identifies and computes individual cell and battery bank operating parameters. The system comprises a central monitoring station to which a pluralit... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5960978 | Casket and method of manufacture A casket comprises an outer structure, a tray and an insert. The tray is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a first direction, while the insert is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a second di... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5862847 | Casket and method of manufacture A casket comprises an outer structure, a tray and an insert. The tray is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a first direction, while the insert is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a second di... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5815898 | Casket A casket comprises an outer structure, a tray and an insert. The tray is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a first direction, while the insert is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a second di... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5797429 | Linear spool valve device for work exchanger system A linear spool valve device is employed in a work exchanger system for directing flow of fluid therein. The device comprises a cylinder in which first and second pistons are movably disposed, a high pressure inlet located at substantially a central point ... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5771548 | Casket A flat-lid casket has a bottom, two opposing side walls connected to opposing sides of the bottom, and two opposing end walls connected to the opposing end of the bottom and to the two opposing side walls. Each of the two opposing end walls has a main pan... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5335683 | Non-slip support shoe for a walking aid A non-slip support shoe for attachment to the end of any crutch or other walking aid comprises an attachment cylinder for attaching the shoe to the bottom of the crutch or walking aid; a pair of strip leaf springs, at least one of which is connected to th... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5296846 | Three-dimensional cursor control device A cursor control device for use with a three-dimensional stereoscopic image display system comprises a housing defining a volume corresponding to a displayed three-dimensional volume, and a joystick operable by the user for moving and positioning a cursor... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5265553 | Small boat mooring system A small boat mooring system is provided for securing a boat to a dock, pier or pilings in such a way that the boat is free to move vertically with the normal changes in tide or wave action. The system comprises a plurality of nylon lines, a snaphook for c... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5220716 | Tools for disassembling universal joints Tools for the disassembly of a universal joint comprise two embodiments, a pull-type tool and a push-type tool. In the pull-type tool, a pulling force is exerted on a yoke member other than the yoke member from which a journal bearing is to be removed, an... | 06/22/1993 |
| 5214872 | Adjustable umbrella blind An adjustable blind for concealing a user comprises a concealing element having a surface defining a plane behind which the user is concealed, a shaft connected to and holding the concealing element, and a support stand positioned on a surface and connect... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5172988 | Form printer with interactive camera and computer control The invention provides the user with the capability of viewing a form positioned in a printer associated with a computer, a keyboard and a monitor. The printer has a camera and a lens positioned thereon, the camera including an image sensing array for pro... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5163210 | Tools for disassembling universal joints Tools for the disassembly of a universal joint comprise two embodiments, a pull-type tool and a push-type tool. In the pull-type tool, a pulling force is exerted on a yoke member other than the yoke member from which a journal bearing is to be removed, an... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5065939 | Sharps container and blank A container for receiving and containing items to be disposed of, such as medical waste (used syringes, needles, and the like), is assembled from a blank, and comprises bottom, front, rear, top and end panels. The top panel has a front flap provided with ... | 11/19/1991 |
| 4949382 | Speech-controlled phonetic typewriter or display device having circuitry for analyzing fast and slow speech A speech-controlled device produces a visual representation (via a typewriter, printer or display device) of a spoken input. The device operates in real time without speaker-dependence, and comprises a fast speech analyzer (FSA) for analyzing the speech i... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4937990 | Ventilation system for roofs The present invention relates to a ventilation system which makes the drying of roof insulation easier when there is a break in the vapor barrier or in the impermeable membrane protecting the said insulation. The system comprises an impermeable sheet comp... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4869156 | Controlled environment system and method for constructing same A controlled environment system and method for constructing same provides for the containment and safe handling of toxic waste materials which are ultimately collected and disposed of without contamination of the external atmosphere. The system generally ... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4861188 | Apparatus for levelling concrete This invention relates to a method and an apparatus for compacting and smoothing freshly poured concrete during the construction of a floor or other flat surface. The apparatus is a screed divided in two portions. The first portion is used to level, compa... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4857412 | Method for forming a planar sheet or plate to a curved shape The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for deforming sheet metal plates and more particularly aluminium and steel plates. The objectives of this disclosure are realized by laminating a plate of sheet metal in juxtaposed and parallel s... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4843465 | Picture transmission system using secondary differential variable sampling rate coding A picture transmission system of the present invention is adapted to code picture data by a variable sampling rate coding system to transmit the same. Picture data are stored in a frame memory (16) of a transmission area so that differential values betwee... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4829564 | Distribution frame board A main distribution frame (MDF) board for connecting a plurality of stations to a system or switch, or an intermediate distribution frame (IDF) board for connecting an input cable to an output cable, comprises: sets of barrel connectors to which the stati... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4821728 | Three-dimensional imaging system A three-dimensional imaging system for obtaining a three-dimensional image of an object being scanned ultrasonically comprises a source arrangement for sequentially transmitting ultrasonic energy toward the object in successive directions in a first scann... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4817119 | Method and apparatus for computerized tomographic scanning with plural intersecting sets of parallel radiation beams An array of radiation detectors is rotated about one or more sources of fan-shaped substantially planar radiation beams which are, in turn, rotated in the opposite direction about a three-dimensional body such that substantially parallel paths are defined... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4798210 | Three-dimensional imaging system A three-dimensional imaging system for obtaining a three-dimensional image of an object being scanned ultrasonically comprises a source arrangement for sequentially transmitting ultrasonic energy toward the object in successive directions in a first scann... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4791871 | Dual-mode transportation system A dual-mode transportation system comprises a monotube guideway along which a dual-mode vehicle travels in a first mode of operation, the dual-mode vehicle having a second mode of operation in which it travels along a roadway. Each dual-mode vehicle carri... | 12/20/1988 |
