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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6317806 | Static queue and index queue for storing values identifying static queue locations A queuing apparatus associated with a processor includes at least one static queue (11), an index generator (34), at least one index queue (37), and a static queue accessing arrangement. Each static queue (11) has a number of static queue locations (12), ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 5871795 | Method for modifying pH to improve quality of meat products A pH increasing gas is placed under an operating pressure and in contact with the surface of a meat product to be treated. Keeping the pressurized pH increasing gas in contact with the meat product for an operating period increases the pH of the meat prod... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5831416 | Apparatus and method for charging batteries A battery charging apparatus (12) includes a voltage regulator arrangement (14), a charging transistor (16), a switching transistor (18), and preferably an operational status indicating arrangement (20). The voltage regulator arrangement (14) receives an ... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5821405 | Modular water quality apparatus and method A modular water quality measurement apparatus and method includes a sealed or unsealed housing with a universal sensor interface cap (12) and mechanical and electrical sensor connections (14) for receiving removably attachable sensors (16 or 16'). Each of... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5817143 | Apparatus and method for selective marking with natural or artificial light An apparatus and method for selective marking using natural or artificial light (10) includes a semi-rigid, flexible design (12) with thread holes (14) in the periphery. A beveled edge (16) is provided around the design edge so that top (18) angles away f... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5810088 | Electrically actuated disconnect apparatus and method In drilling equipment having at least one remote assembly (62) attached to a drill string (12), an electrically actuated disconnect apparatus and method (10) for releasing the remote assembly (62) has an electric signal transmitter electrically connected ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5801828 | Apparatus and method for fluorescence spectroscopy of remote sample A fluorescence spectrometer (10) includes an excitation light source (12) and an excitation light input mirror (14) for reflecting excitation light produced by the light source and directing the light along a spectrometer light path (24). A reflecting arr... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5704838 | Down-hole motor universal joint A universal joint assembly (12) includes a coupling hub member (26) and a female coupling member (24). The female coupling member (24) includes a receptacle (28) at one end for receiving a pivot end (30) of the coupling hub member (26). The joint (12) inc... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5674009 | Adjustable length temperature sensor A temperature sensor sheath (12) includes at least one stress concentrating structure (30) and preferably a plurality of such structures spaced apart along the length of the sheath (12). Each stress concentrating structure (30) produces a severe stress ri... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5671355 | Reconfigurable network interface apparatus and method A reconfigurable computer network interface device (10) includes a reconfigurable controller (12), reconfigurable bus interface (22), and reconfigurable transceiver (14). The device (10) also includes a configuration control arrangement (20) and on-board ... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5628797 | Cosmetic anterior chamber, intraocular lens and implantation method An anterior chamber intraocular lens implant which is donut-shaped and lacks refractive power in the portion covering the pupil of the eye. The lens includes a circular joint, or hinge, and locking latch for pivoting the two members forming the implant fr... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5626636 | Combustible bag for igniting material contained therein apparatus and method A combustible bag for igniting material (10) having an outer liner (12) and an inner liner (14). A lighting strip (16) is attached to one or both ends of the outer liner (12) and extends beyond the bag for ease of ignition. The inner liner (14) consists o... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5622093 | Automobile windshield removal apparatus and method A windshield removal apparatus that includes a suction cup assembly that is secured, via a vacuum, onto the interior center portion of an automobile's windshield. A swivel head is located at the opposite end of the assembly where the vacuum interface is i... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5613362 | Apparatus and method for energy conversion using gas hydrates An encagement vessel contains water and a working gas capable of forming hydrate with the water. A heat exchange arrangement is associated with the encagement vessel for removing heat from the working gas and water in the encagement vessel to form gas hyd... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5597352 | Separator screen and screening method A screen for use in a separator device includes an inner portion opening onto the screen inner surface and an outer portion extending the remainder of the way through the screen material. The outer portion of the screen opening allows the desired material... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5575627 | High and low pressure two stage pump and pumping method A pump includes a high pressure portion and a low pressure portion. During low pressure, high volume operation, pressure produced in the high pressure portion of the pump is applied to drive a large area piston in the low pressure portion of the pump. Onc... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5571293 | Apparatus and method for producing ignitable material An apparatus and method for producing ignitable material (10) having an angled, rotatable, hollow drum (12) with a high end entrance (14) and a low end exit (16). A molten treatment vat (18) containing molten treatment (44), such as paraffin, within which... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5569393 | Method and apparatus for sample and defect removal from a bore A metal section removing tool (10) separates a section of metal from a metal object (M) such as a turbine rotor. The tool (10) separates an elongated section of metal from the object using a pivotally mounted cutting device (16) that cuts along a cutting ... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5562460 | Visual educational aid A visual teaching aid (10) that allows educators to relate similarities and differences between differing topics and between subtopics within a single topic. The visual teaching aid includes a map (14) and a plurality of labels (16). Contained on the map ... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5557742 | Method and system for detecting intrusion into and misuse of a data processing system A processing system intrusion and misuse detection system and method utilizes instructions for and steps of processing system inputs into events and processing the events with reference to a set of selectable misuses in a misuse engine to produce one or m... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5551407 | Fuel-air mixing apparatus and method for gaseous fuel engines A fuel-air mixer body (12) includes a mixer passage (14) extending therethrough with a fuel release body (24) positioned centrally within the mixer passage. A flow control section (28) of the mixer passage (14) is defined between the inner wall (20) of th... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5540606 | Adjustable steering apparatus for outboard motors A steering handle is pivotally connected to an outboard boat motor so that the handle may pivot freely with respect to the motor about a motor steering axis. A handle engagement arrangement allows the handle to be fixed at a particular orientation on the ... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5540321 | Apparatus and method for moving objects A means and method for moving objects (10) having a stand (12) and at least one support arm (14) movably connected to the stand (12). At least a pair of counter rotatable shafts (16 and 18) are connected with the support arm (14) and movable belts (20) fo... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5540697 | Prosthetic socket installation apparatus and method A prosthetic socket implant installation apparatus and method combines holding, impacting, and aligning functions in a modular device. The apparatus comprises an installation tool that firmly engages a feature around the inner rim of a prosthetic socket i... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5535847 | Table top attachment for sawhorses A table top attachment for a sawhorse includes a table top member and a brace member. The table top member has a planar top surface and a lower surface that includes a series of tab members that snugly mate with the top beam of a sawhorse in an attached p... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5524930 | Perforating blade and signature A perforating blade and signature having a unitary blade (12) that is very narrow in width in proportion to its length, with a cutting edge (16) along one longitudinal side. The cutting edge (16) comprises a combination of a number of spaced-apart straigh... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5520287 | Method and apparatus for dividing fat and lean meat In a method and apparatus (10) for dividing meat components such as fat and lean mean, the combined fat and lean meat are extruded into one or more chains of material wherein the fat and lean meat are divided into discrete sections along the length thereo... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5510135 | Apparatus and method for connected forming and controlled stacking of material An apparatus and method for connected forming and controlled stacking of material having a form (12). The form (12) includes at least two molds (14) connected to each other by a web (16). The introduction of material into the form (12) results in the mate... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5483663 | System for providing local originating signals with direct broadcast satellite television signals An apparatus for providing local programming with direct broadcast satellite transmissions includes a terrestrial transmitter for transmitting converted local channel signals in a first frequency band. The first frequency band is contained within a satell... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5460563 | Method for preparing the internal surface of pipe A method for preparing the internal surface of pipe particularly for internal coating or lining includes grinding the internal surface of the pipe and then abrasive blasting the internal surface. After grinding the internal surface of the pipe, the pipe i... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5440492 | Kinematically positioned data acquisition apparatus and method An apparatus and method for measuring the location of points in a defined reference frame. The apparatus includes a plurality of linear and angular accelerometers that facilitate kinematic navigation as the device moves about in space. Thus, measurements ... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5440283 | Inverted pin diode switch apparatus The present invention describes a switch (10) designed primarily for use in the radio frequency and microwave spectrums. The switch (10) of the present invention uses a lumped element network (16), PIN diodes (18), and capacitive elements (20) to provide ... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5433142 | Apparatus for improving the quality of a foodstuff An apparatus for improving the quality of a foodstuff includes a container for containing the foodstuff to be processed and a working gas under an operating pressure. A compressing device places the working gas and the foodstuff under the desired operatin... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5425779 | Prosthetic implant for joint structures A prosthetic implant for joint structures includes a shell, a head adapted to be secured to a bone leading to the joint structure in which the implant is to be used, an insert member adapted to be received in the shell and also adapted to receive the head... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5409720 | Room-temperature shelf-stable dough mix A dough mix includes a moist ingredient portion and dry ingredient portion capable of being combined to produce a complete dough requiring no additional ingredients including water or any other moisture. Additionally, both the moist ingredient portion and... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5400543 | Apparatus and method for capturing and exterminating fire ants A device for capturing and exterminating fire ants includes a container, a primary vacuum unit, and an inlet hose. The primary vacuum unit reduces the air pressure within the container such that air is drawn in through the inlet hose. During a collection ... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5400381 | Process for analyzing the contents of containers A process for analyzing the contents of containers comprising obtaining a first image of the container, tilting the container, obtaining a second image of the contents of the container in the tilted position, overlaying the first and second images, and su... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5397524 | Apparatus and method for manufacturing concrete form mouldings A concrete form molding is formed of a molding body of closed cell extruded polystyrene material. The molding body includes at least one molding face comprising an extruded molding face formed in the polystyrene material extrusion process. The concrete fo... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5395117 | Reversible arm movement limiter method A method of limiting arm movement using a reversible arm movement limiter having a first curvate brace section joined to a second curvate brace section. A removably attachable fastener for securing the curvate section to a user is provided as well. In a p... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5394636 | Combination jig and spinner lure A combination jig and spinner fishing lure is described that combines the benefits of both spinners and jigs. The present invention discloses a spinner jig having generally a jig head (10), a hook (35), a spinner arm (24), a swivel linkage (32), a spinner... | 03/07/1995 |
