Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5749160 | Multi-zone method for controlling voc and nox emissions in a flatline conveyor wafer drying system Environmental enhancement by controlling volatile organic compound (VOC) and NOx emissions in a flatline wafer drying system. The method is characterized by advancing the wafers of the type used in manufacture of oriented strand board (OSB) on ... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5734400 | Method and apparatus for refilling ink jet unit printer cartridges As applied to printer ink cartridges having a collapsible container therein, ink refilling is accomplished through the use of a clamp and filler cartridge assembly wherein a slideable cartridge sealing plug initiates and terminates the refill process, dep... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732634 | Thin film bridge initiators and method of manufacture A thin film bridge initiator for initiation of explosives includes a thin film resistive element of a selected composition of Nichrome, alternately Tantalum Nitride either of which is evaporated upon (in the case of Nichrome) or sputtered upon (in the cas... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5727349 | Shell and door frame with door panel assembly for enclosed insulative panel construction For refrigeration units such as walk-in coolers and freezers, a shell, door frame and door panel assembly adapted to enclosed insulative panel constructions wherein the shell confines a selected standard and/or oversize door frame. The door frames are of ... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5695833 | Method for uniform film coating of substrates Method and apparatus for applying thin films of coating material with a high degree of uniformity, high utilization of coating fluid and superior adhesion characteristics are disclosed. According to the method, an inverted substrate is moved horizontally ... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5662954 | Method for preparing mineral-enriched citrate compositions Method for preparing mineral-enriched citrate compostions for enhancement of fingernail growth. Lemon or lime juice are reacted with the shells of raw fresh eggs to extract minerals such as calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, as well as trace minerals. Th... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5647063 | Carpenter's finger splinter guard A finger guard which is made of impervious hardened plastic. It is open at the proximal end and tapered to closure adjacent the distal end. A compressible-extensible slot extends in axial alignment of the guard from the proximal end thereof to a position ... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5622195 | Travelling toothbrush combined with razor A travelling toothbrush is combined with a razor head disclosed. In the travelling toothbrush with a handle and brush part, a first longitudinal recess is formed on one side of the handle and receives a toothpaste tube therein. A second longitudinal reces... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5608996 | Shelter wall assembly for truck/trailer terminal docks A shelterwall assembly for a storage dock, characterized by its protrusion from the docks, beneath its canopy and the optional use of additional guarding because of its "breakaway" column feature. It is particularly useful when the storage dock has side-b... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5603646 | Expedition jacket A protective expedition jacket, including a vest with emergency inflation bladder; detachable sleeves secured to the vest sides and a full length waterproofing bib and storm collar secured to the front of the vest. The inflatable flotation bladder is supp... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5601655 | Method of cleaning substrates Method for cleaning substrates, particularly a method for removing soluble contaminants and particulate materials from the substrate surface. According to the method, a substrate is inverted and moved horizontally, while flowing cleaning fluid inclinedly ... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5598662 | Pole garden and fountain A pole garden and fountain, characterized by at least one floor to ceiling stabilizing pole, supporting adjustable couplings for plant potting dish hangers and circulating water dish troughs, each of which may be independently rotated and/or elevated to a... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5589240 | Multiple cellular confinement assembly for plant propagation The assemblage consists of an in-ground assembly container 100 for plant propagation, formed of plastic strips 112 joined together to form, when compressed, a honeycomb configuration of container cells 110. Each cell is used to grow individual types of tr... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5570801 | Barless cargo container cover combination A secure barless cover for cargo container portal/opening consisting of flexible, durable, lightweight, weatherproof fabric sized to correspond with the opening, permanently secured across the top edge of opening and incorporating a single, continuous loo... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5553424 | Storage terminal shelter including side curtain and head bag assemblies for truck/trailer hinge gap and roof closure A vehicular loading dock shelter with opposed hinge gap and head bag closures. For the hinge gap closures, reinforced side curtains seal corner hinge areas, as a truck/trailer is backed into the loading dock, to thereby form a protective weather seal for ... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5553978 | Piling anchor Expansible anchors, particularly a pivotable anchor for pilings. The anchor is characterized by a backing plate which is secured to the lower exterior portion of the piling. A pivot bracket extends laterally outward of the backing plate to support a pivot... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5528866 | Method and apparatus for constructing multi-rise stacked modules for human occupancy A multi-rise of stacked modules for human occupancy, particularly a method and apparatus for constructing a multi-rise of modules stacked about a central core. The method is characterized by developing support towers by positioning in each support tower a... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5524361 | Flatline method of drying wafers Drying of particulate materials, such as wood chips (wafers/strands) for the manufacture of oriented structural board, as well as bark, and the like. The method is characterized by advancing wafers in random array and superposed and without contact above ... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5520312 | Handicapped fisherman's pole and line retriever A fishing pole and line retriever for the handicapped person who has the use of but one arm, includes a body and torso splint 10 which is slideably adjustable to torso size, a fishing pole holder 20, pivoted from the splint and retainer straps 30 for the ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5501154 | Substantially lead-free tin alloy sheath material for explosive-pyrotechnic linear products A binary, ternary and/or quaternary substantially lead-free tin alloy composition that may be used as outer sheath material in various explosive-pyrotechnic linear products, such as ignition cord, mild detonating cord (MDC) and linear shaped charge (LSC).... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5465424 | Body protector Body protectors, particularly an articulated shock absorbing vest for use in the equestrian sports. The vest is characterized by its capability of absorbing traumatic impact and crush, while not interferring with movement of the equestrian rider's torso a... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5460080 | Mobile rotisserie for mass cooking of edible vertebrate products A mobile rotisserie for mass cooking of edible vertebrate products, characterized by a wheel-mounted, open pit wherein a spit conveyor travels from end to end and plural spits engage the conveyor, the spits being rapidly rotated simultaneously as they tra... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5456164 | Kimchi fermentation or cool storage system using a thermoelectric module A Kimchi fermentation or cool storage apparatus comprises a chamber for either fermenting or coolly storing Kimchi, the chamber being formed of a hollow barrel with opened upper end; a cover for either entering or enclosing the chamber; a thermoelectric m... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5424118 | Interlocking insulative panel construction Refrigeration units such as walk-in coolers and freezers, particularly interlocking insulative panels used in construction of such units. The individual insulative panels are characterized by a densified urethane perimeter and a core of low density insula... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5369453 | Method and eyeglasses for rectifying color blindness Rectifying method for color blindness and rectifying eyeglasses for color blindness by using a computer to simulate the process of rectifying color blindness, there are produced 32 kinds of spectrums and parameters of rectifying eyeglasses for color blind... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5345733 | Truck/trailer gap fill closure for storage terminal dock A loading dock shelter with head pad assembly and hinge gap closure wherein reinforced side wing assemblies seal corner/hinge areas, as a truck/trailer backs into the loading dock, to thereby form a protective weather seal for the dock. Respective side wi... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5341613 | Storage terminal shelter, including side curtain assembly for truck/trailer hinge gap closure A loading dock shelter with hinge gap closure wherein reinforced side curtains seal corner/hinge areas, as a truck/trailer is backed into the loading dock, to thereby form a protective weather seal for the dock. Excessive pull on opposed side curtains is ... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5333550 | Tin alloy sheath material for explosive-pyrotechnic linear products A binary, ternary and/or quaternary tin alloy composition that may be used as outer sheath material in various explosive-pyrotechnic linear products, such as ignition cord, mild detonating cord (MDC) and linear shaped charge (LSC).... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5328106 | Glass grinding machine Waste disposal mechanisms, particularly a glass grinding machine for disposal of glass bottles or the like. The glass bottles are advanced through an inclined feeding chute onto a rotor having transverse blades which shatter the glass into fragments, and ... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5303128 | Dome light housing A dome light housing of the type adapted for fitting within a school bus interior. The housing includes a base defining a well having an enclosed bottom, an enclosed end and an end with aperture, together with an open top. A peripheral ledge and support s... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5299412 | Impact absorbing equestrian saddle pad Equestrian saddle pads, especially adapted for energy or impact absorption, so as to save the horse. The saddle pad is characterized by a pair of side flaps hinged along a common axially extending top edge alignable with the vertabra of a horse such that ... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5295054 | Smooth lens and sealed housing for signal light Smooth lens and sealed housing assembly for signal light, characterized by its utility as a vehicular warming unit. A protruding fresnel lens overlaps a light housing, the latter bearing two peripheral, water tight and vapor-impermeable seals. An uppermos... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5282342 | Storage terminal shelter, including head pad and side pad assemblies for truck closure at docking stations A warehouse terminal building shelter defining a truck dock and seal, wherein a head pad assembly includes a head pad pivot assembly which is anchored forwardly, within the head pad assembly and secured in spring-biased relation thereto. Opposed side pads... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5282119 | Lamp with light diffusing side baffle Electric lamps of the type embodying a lampshade, particularly a combination louvre and baffle which diffuses the electric light through the sides of the lampshade. The louvre is positioned above the electric light fixtures, so as to reflect and diffuse l... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5279034 | Scissors Scissors or shears of the pivoted cross-blade type, adapted for relief of carpal tunnel syndrome and other hand repetitive stress injuries. The scissors upper and lower handles are characterized by especial contours which immobilize the thumb and index fi... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5240414 | Method for shade selection in restorative dentistry A process and apparatus for simulated color reproduction as applied to dental prosthesis, viz.: crown bridge restoration, including the charting of hue, chroma, value and translucency wherein there is implemented a three part shade guide consisting of for... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5226691 | Vehicular axle assembly with removable and replaceable spindles A three piece axle and wheel spindle assembly for vehicular trailers wherein a damaged spindle may be replaced at will, characterized by corresponding axle and spindle flange plates, the former defining a positive spindle flange plate positioners, the lat... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5211716 | Expandable valise with vertical stabilizing straps Handbags, particularly an expandable valise having an expandable body portion so as to accommodate variously sized contents. The valise includes the combination of a rigid batten adjustably supported on its top and pairs of inner and outer adjusting-reinf... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5203187 | Portable door lock closure The present doorlock closure secures existing doors having conventional doorknobs against entry by enveloping the doorknob with opposed cavity compartments of knob confining segments. Upper and lower housing segments are hinged together such that they may... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5203033 | Camouflaged garment Camouflaged garments of the type used by hunters, outdoorsmen and the like. Particularly, a garment having a plurality of elongated connectors secured at each end so as to form connector loops extending outwardly of the garment. The camouflage element con... | 04/20/1993 |
