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| 5436149 | Thermostable DNA polymerase with enhanced thermostability and enhanced length and efficiency of primer extension A DNA polymerase having an amino acid sequence comprising substantially the same amino acid sequence as that of Thermus aquaticus or Thermus flavus DNA polymerase, excluding the N-terminal 280 amino acid residues of Thermus aquaticus DNA polymerase or the... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5014153 | Transformer differential relay An apparatus for monitoring phased currents in a first winding and a second winding of a transformer and for disconnecting the transformer from a power source supplying the transformer when a difference between the magnitude of the current in the first wi... | 05/07/1991 |
| 5005586 | Method for exercising a patient's anal canal A sphincterogram device used with radiographic equipment for measuring a patient's anal canal length, anal canal pressure, anorectal angle, and fatigability of the anal musculature. The sphincterogram device comprises an elongated expandable balloon havin... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4990624 | Intermediates anhydrides useful for synthesizing etherimides Polyetherimide oligomers having crosslinking end cap moieties which provide improved solvent-resistance to cured composites are generally represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## E=allyl or methallyl; R=a trivalent C.sub.(6-13)... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4984503 | Wrench A wrench for holding one fastener element of a nut-and-bolt fastener against rotation while the other fastener element is turned to tighten or loosen the fastener. The wrench comprises a wrench plate having a plurality of different size openings for fitti... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4979608 | Two trough, electromagnetically vibratory feeder A three mass, two trough feeder transfers articles on first and second troughs by vibrating the troughs. First and second leaf springs support the troughs on a base with the troughs in line with each other and with one trough overlapping the other. The ra... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4980481 | End-cap monomers and oligomers High performance composites can be made from linear or multidimensional oligomer or blends that include unsaturated hydrocarbon crosslinking functionalities linked to a pyrimidine radical on the terminal ends of the polymeric backbones of the oligomers. T... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4975054 | Dental tool A dental tool adapted to deliver a mixed stream of two fluids to teeth of a patient. It comprises a nozzle, a hand-piece, and a resiliently flexible clip adapted to releasably retain the nozzle in the hand-piece. The nozzle has an elongate body portion, a... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4967534 | Wood I-beams and methods of making same A fabricated wood I-beam is formed with a pair of elongated chord members and planar web members interconnected to the chord members by specially shaped mechanically interlocking and adhesively secured joints. Elongated chord members are provided with lon... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4967990 | Support for an electrical box A support for an electrical box, comprising a bar to be mounted between two spaced-apart wall studs or the like. The bar comprises an elongate web of sheet metal forming a front face of the bar and having side edges extending lengthwise of the bar, a pair... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4965336 | High performance heterocycle oligomers and blends Linear or multidimensional, crosslinking, solvent resistant oxazole, thiazole, or imidazole (i.e., heterocycle) oligomers and blends of the crosslinking oligomers and noncrosslinking comparable polymers are described. The oligomers are prepared by reactin... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4965818 | Radioscopic lavatory chair and method A lavatory chair adapted to support a patient during radioscopic imaging of defecation dysfunction of the patient. The chair comprises an open-bottomed seat portion, a support structure for supporting the seat portion, a screen having a preselected radiop... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4958792 | Clip for supporting conduit and the like A clip of the present invention is used for supporting conduit and like members. The clip comprises first and second resilient arms for holding a conduit or like member therebetween. The arms have outer end portions bent to extend generally toward one ano... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4956937 | Hanger for plant container A hanger adapted for suspending a plant container or the like from a fixed support. The hanger comprises a plurality of flexible straps having upper reaches terminating in upper extremities adapted for connection to the fixed support and lower reaches ter... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4957491 | Combination fluid collection and disposal apparatus A combination fluid collection and disposal apparatus for collecting and disposing fluid aspirated from a patient from a surgical procedure is disclosed which comprises a collection unit for collecting the fluid and a treatment unit for coupling with the ... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4958031 | Crosslinking nitromonomers Polyetherimide oligomers having crosslinking end cap moieites which provide improved solvent-resistance to cured composites are generally represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X=--O--or --S--; ##STR2## n=1 or 2; E=allyl or methally... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4956040 | Method of adhering holograms to textile wearing apparel A method for adhering holograms to textile wearing apparel involving the steps of laminating a precut hologram between a clear polyester coating and an adhesive scrim backing to envelope the hologram and protect it from moisture and scuffing, cutting marg... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4954017 | Expansion bolt and mine roof reinforcement An expansion bolt, adapted to be anchored in a hole, having a hollow shank portion adapted to hold a pressurizing fluid and to expand girthwise on pressurization of the fluid, and further having a threaded portion adapted on insertion of the shank portion... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4952766 | Sensor and pop detector for microwave popcorn control A closed-loop control for sensing the completion of popcorn popping in a microwave oven and automatically shutting down the oven. A microphone type sensor is acoustically coupled to the microwave oven cavity and provides an electrical signal to an amplifi... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4952505 | Fermentation of trichoderma reesei and apparatus therefor A process for producing enzyme cellulases by the fermentation of Trichoderma reesei in an aqueous nutrient medium containing assimilable sources of cellulose, nitrogen, phosphate, magnesium and iron in the presence of an oxygen containing atmosphere and a... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4949449 | Quick release rotary punch A rotary punch including a punch wheel rotatable on a central axis, the wheel having an end face lying in a radial plane of the wheel and an outer generally cylindric rim surface extending generally axially of the wheel. A plurality of radial bores in the... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4951089 | Photographic printing apparatus Apparatus for selectively exposing photosensitized plates to light through films operable selectively in a first mode for exposing plates of single newspaper page size to light through films of such size, and in a second mode for exposing plates of double... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4949878 | Reusable container system A reusable container system comprising a container for holding a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material. The container has top, bottom and side walls, a port in the top wall of the container, a closure for the port having a tamper-evident connec... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4947940 | Apparatus and method for removing oil spots from a surface A vibrator apparatus adapted for rubbing absorbent granules against a surface to remove oil spots therefrom. The apparatus comprises a platen having a generally flat lower face for engaging the surface, and a power driven shaft rotatably mounted on the pl... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4944042 | Article with container-forming portion An article of flexible material having a tubular portion which is functional during normal use of the article and which forms a container for the article when the article is not in use. The container-forming portion has first and second opposite ends, at ... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4944385 | Endless belt moisture control apparatus An apparatus for controlling the moisture content of an endless moving belt. A conductor for electrically conducting a signal abuts a roller that provides electrical contact between the conductor and the belt. The roller is rotatable with respect to the c... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4944534 | Frangible male coupling component A frangible male coupling component for sealingly coupling a conduit to a fluid delivery device of the type having a female coupling component with a threaded axial passage therethrough and an internal camming surface in the passage. The male coupling com... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4943022 | Bracket for mounting an electrical box on a wall stud A bracket adapted for mounting an electrical box on a wall stud having a front face, a rear face and opposite sides. The bracket comprises a bracket plate having a front end, a rear end and a length not substantially less than the depth of the wall stud i... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4941881 | IV infusion set with sheath An improved IV infusion set of the type comprising a length of tube with a hollow needle at one end. The improvement comprises a sheath slidably disposed on the tube and adapted to be slid over the needle to cover the needle after use. The sheath is parti... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4936515 | Coffee bean delivery and grinding system A coffee bean delivery and grinding system for producing a charge of ground coffee comprising a bin and hopper for storing coffee beans, an auger being at least partially disposed in the bottom of the hopper, and a grinder having grinding wheels driven by... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4936073 | Stretch bundler This is a stretch bundler for use in bundling a variety of loads. A method and apparatus description defines this invention by the use of the novel film gripper mechanism used. The gripper mechanism stretches the width of a film while holding its leading ... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4937854 | Call screening device A call screening device is disclosed for use with a telephone system including one or more telephones connected to outside telephone service in order to screen incoming call signals directed to the telephone system and for providing, in response to a pres... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4937413 | Acoustic sensor assembly for a microwave oven An acoustic sensor assembly for a microwave oven of the type having an oven cavity defined by walls. The acoustic sensor assembly comprises an acoustic sensor for converting sound into an electrical signal representative thereof, and aperture in the wall ... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4936910 | Process for the recovery of gold Process for recovering gold from a leachate containing AuBr4-- comprising contacting the leachate with a quantity of sphagnum peat moss under conditions effective to concentrate the gold on the moss, and thereafter recovering the gol... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4936435 | Coin validating apparatus and method Apparatus and method for evaluating a conductive coin to verify its authenticity and to determine its denomination. A first oscillator circuit generates a first oscillating signal for energizing a first coil producing a first magnetic field. The first osc... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4935523 | Crosslinking imidophenylamines Solvent resistance in polyimide, polyamide, and other resins can be improved by capping these resing with mono- or difunctional crosslinking end caps. Imidophenylamines of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Y= ##STR2## R1 =low... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4930663 | Article alignment unit An article alignment unit adapted for use in a helix-type vending machine. The vending machine comprises a cabinet having a tray within the cabinet carrying at least two dispensing helices extending side-by-side from rear to front of the cabinet. Each hel... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4931768 | Multicolor emergency vehicle light A base adapted to be mounted on a vehicle supports a light source for generating a rotating light beam. A dome-shaped lens is positioned on the base over the light source to form an enclosure for the light source. A coating may be located on the top of th... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4927602 | Heat and corrosion resistant alloys Heat and corrosion resistant alloys suitable for use in the manufacture of structral parts for industrial furnaces and like installations where such parts must possess high resistance to oxidation in addition to exceptional levels of hot strength, and whi... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4927051 | Multiple-product merchandising machine A multiple-product merchandising machine having a cylindrical drum mounted within a cabinet. The drum is divided into a plurality of horizontal shelves each of which is divided by a plurality of vertical walls into separate compartments from which the pro... | 05/22/1990 |
