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"To place a man in a multi-stage rocket and project him into the controlling gravitational field of the moon where the passengers can make scientific observations, perhaps land alive, and then return to earth--all that constitutes a wild dream worthy of Jules Verne. I am bold enough to say that such a man-made voyage will never occur regardless of all future advances."
Lee deForest, American radio pioneer ; 1957
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7703186 | Casket and burial system A casket and burial system for human remains includes a casket fabricated from plastics and polymer composites, such as glass-fiber reinforced plastic. The casket includes a base member, a cover member fitting atop the base, and top and bottom closure panels having ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7699185 | Multi-compartment trash or recycling bag A multi-compartment liner bag is disposed within a receptacle and includes a first compartment having a height that is greater than that of the receptacle and a volume that is at least about equal to that of the receptacle. A second bag compartment is attached to an... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7497929 | Pyrolytic conversion of scrap tires to carbon products A char containing less than 5% volatile matter is produced by pryolyzing shredded scrap vehicle tires and other rubber scrap material in an externally heated retort until the rubber is completely decomposed and until the temperature of the gases produced by the pyro... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7343794 | Weir box and sensor The flow rate of water passing into a weir box and over a weir that is mounted on the weir box is determined using a sensor to continuously or intermittently obtain a measure of the water level within the weir box relative to the bottom of the weir notch to thereby ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7270334 | Wheel assemblies for use with load bearing platforms A wheel assembly for supporting a load bearing platform includes a primary wheel and at least four secondary wheels that are of equal size. The primary wheel includes at least one planar member having an even number of axles at fixed locations extending perpendicula... | 09/18/2007 |
| D536272 | Digital water gauge used in a hands-free hydration system | 02/06/2007 |
| 7044481 | Wheel assemblies for use with load bearing platforms A wheel assembly for supporting a load bearing platform includes a primary wheel and at least four secondary wheels that are of equal size. The primary wheel includes at least one planar member having an even number of axles at fixed locations extending perpendicula... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6960701 | Neutralization of vesicants and related compounds A process for the destruction of vesicants, nerve agents, and related chemical compounds is described. Blister-type chemical agents such as lewisite and mustards, as well as G or V Class nerve agents and phosphorus-containing pesticides, are reacted with a neutralen... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6861601 | Mechanical delay timer A timer for delaying the operation of a toggle switch for a pre-set interval includes a mechanical, spring powered timer which drives a cam that engages the toggle of a conventional wall switch to move the toggle from one position to another. The timer is contained ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6840774 | System to teach, measure and rate learner knowledge of basic mathematics facts A system for teaching basic arithmetic facts to students and for measuring their progress and rating their knowledge using a computer program that provides repetitive practice and immediate positive reinforcement is provided. The system features structured practice ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6819253 | Method and apparatus for the collection of near real time confirmation samples A system for the collection of near real time confirmation samples is provided to quickly eliminate false positive alarms by confirming the presence or absence of a chemical agent when a monitor operating in near real time to detect the presence of that chemical age... | 11/16/2004 |
| D494769 | Folding chair with canopy | 08/24/2004 |
| 6771066 | Printed circuit fluxgate sensor for magnetic gradient detection device A printed circuit fluxgate sensor for use in magnetic gradient detection devices and the like includes a highly magnetically saturable core formed as a flat, closed loop that is bonded between two planar substrate members. An excitation coil is formed on the outer s... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6639330 | Transfer relay for computer based equipment A power switching transfer relay is provided to automatically switch an electrical load, such as that drawn by a computer or other sensitive electrical or electronic equipment, from a primary power source to a secondary, or backup, power source upon inter... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6609719 | Walker and wheel assembly therefor A walker includes a frame with downwardly extending front and rear legs. An obstacle traversing wheel assembly is disposed at the lower end of each front leg, and a wheel having a brake that is engaged by a downward force on the walker frame is disposed a... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6579051 | Carriage for a construction panel A carriage for the transport and installation of heavy doors and other construction panels includes a door-holding frame that is pivotally attached to a wheeled chassis. Independent drive mechanisms provide accurate control over the elevation, tilt, and r... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6570609 | Method and apparatus for monitoring operation of a motor vehicle A method and apparatus for monitoring the operation of a motor vehicle for the purposes of determining causation and fault in the event of an accident, and to enhance physical security of the vehicle utilizes electronic digital cameras strategically place... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6539949 | Applicator for applying liquids to hair-covered skin A device for applying a thin, even layer of a liquid medicament to the scalp or other hair-covered skin surface while minimizing the amount of liquid wetting the hair is disclosed. The device includes a liquid reservoir and an applicator body having at le... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6357765 | Obstacle traversing wheel assembly An obstacle traversing wheel assembly that rolls easily without dragging over electrical cords, trash and debris includes a primary wheel that is journaled on an axle which is attached to a load carrying frame. At least four independently rotatable second... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6343440 | Antenna towers having a natural appearance A monopole tower with antennas mounted near the top thereof is configured as either a tree such as a palm, or a pine, or other variety of tree having foliage that emulates that of natural trees so that the tower blends inconspicuously into the local surro... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6321609 | Magazine for use with a gas sampling system A gas sampling system includes a sample trapping module having a gas pump and a power supply, and a removable magazine that fits within a port of the trapping module. The magazine contains a non-volatile electronic memory, which controls operation of the ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6304163 | Radially magnetized plastic pipe A magnetically detectable plastic pipe that can be located and identified when buried in earth is provided. The pipe contains particles of a ceramic ferrite which are magnetically polarized radially in the pipe in a helical pattern which periodically repe... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6272937 | Gas sampling system A gas sampling system includes a sample trapping module having a gas pump and a power supply, and a removable magazine that fits within a port of the trapping module. The magazine contains a non-volatile electronic memory, which controls operation of the ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6244117 | Means for trapping contaminants contained in a gas A gas sampling system includes a sample trapping module having a gas pump and a power supply, and a removable magazine that fits within a port of the trapping module. The magazine contains a non-volatile electronic memory, which controls operation of the ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6241447 | Carriage for a construction panel A carriage for the transport and installation of heavy doors and other construction panels includes a door-holding frame that is pivotally attached to a wheeled chassis. Independent drive mechanisms provide accurate control over the elevation, tilt, and r... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6167767 | Automated sequential gas sampling system A gas sampling system includes a sample trapping module having a gas pump and a power supply, and a removable magazine that fits within a port of the trapping module. The magazine contains a non-volatile electronic memory, which controls operation of the ... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6084495 | Method and apparatus for providing a spiraled radial magnetic identifier for locating non-metallic linear objects An apparatus for radially magnetizing ceramic ferrite in a non-conductive pipe in a lengthwise pattern. The apparatus having two oppositely polarized fixed magnetis, each having an arcuate shaped side facing each other to form a generally circuilar openin... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6021906 | Dish draining device A device including racks for supporting dishes and utensils for gravity draining and air drying is provided. The device includes a back panel having a water catchment basin at the bottom thereof which is attached to a wall or other vertical support surfac... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5970661 | Childrens play structure An air supported play structure that may be configured into a large variety of forms and shapes. An expanse of air-permeable fabric is weighted around its edges, and the fabric is supported above a surface by a stream of air supplied by a fan. A plurality... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5969501 | Portable solar power system A trailer mounted, self contained solar power system having a plurality of solar panel sections that are arranged to fold about the sides and top of the trailer. The panel sections unfold and lock together through slide rams that are contained within a ra... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5881975 | Hamper A generally rectangular hamper bag having an external frame that includes a base and four vertically upstanding leg members. The four leg members are of equal height and terminate at their upper ends in a finial or a closed loop. The hamper bag is secured... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5800651 | Process for manufacturing a glass reinforced plastic door panel A method is provided for pultruding a glass reinforced plastic door panel that is field alterable to fit an out-of-true frame. A mixture of reinforcing fibers and resin is pulled through a set of dies to form a panel having a pair of face sheets that are ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5743636 | Mixing mat for concrete Single bag quantities of blended cement and aggregate are mixed with water to form concrete using a flexible mat that is arranged with a shallow central basin bounded by a flat skirt. A plurality of handles, suitably four, are provided in the skirt near t... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5711916 | Air-transportable modular analytical laboratory A modular analytical laboratory, that is air-transportable as commercial air freight, is provided. The laboratory includes an analytical module, a power module, and a service module that, when interconnected, form an independent, functioning laboratory ca... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5672368 | Beverage bag and method of use A beverage bag containing a substance from which essences can be extracted by steeping is arranged so that steeping liquid does not drip from the bag during its transport from the steeping liquid to a place of disposal. The beverage bag is arranged as a g... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5653075 | Field alterable, glass reinforced plastic door panel A glass reinforce plastic door panel of unitary construction that is field alterable to fit an out-of-true frame is provided. The door panel is arranged with a strike, or lock, side stile formed as a thick-walled structural channel open to the panel side.... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5577646 | Pet carrier for bicycle A carrier for transporting a small pet on a bicycle includes a box-like container provided with a hatch that forms the front portion of the container top. The hatch is hinged at its back side and opens upwardly to allow the pet to extend its head from the... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5544495 | Construction of refrigerated containers A refrigerated container, that can be economically manufactured in a variety of incrementally different sizes and shapes, is provided as well as are techniques for making those containers. The containers include an inner shell of fiber reinforced resin en... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5497833 | Gas boosted nozzles and methods for use The performance and throw distance of a nozzle discharging a water stream is enhanced by injecting a liquified gas, suitably liquid nitrogen or liquid carbon dioxide, into the water entering the nozzle at a point sufficently upstream from the nozzle to al... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5492276 | Method and means for merging liquid streams A plurality of relatively high pressure, but low velocity, liquid entry streams, that may be of different pressures and flow rates, are directly combined to form a single exit stream of higher velocity but lower pressure by merging the streams in a waterw... | 02/20/1996 |
