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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7857965 | Process for enhancing the value of hydrocarbonaceous natural resources A process for upgrading hydrocarbonaceous oil containing heteroatom-containing compounds where the hydrocarbonaceous oil is contacted with a solvent system that is a mixture of a major portion of a polar solvent having a dipole moment greater than about 1 debye and ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7195739 | Aromatic container heater An aromatic container heater and assembly adapted to enhance the release of desirable scent from an aromatic or fragrant candle by heating the exterior of a candle container and thereby melting the candle to release the desired scent. The heater includes a conductor... | 03/27/2007 |
| 6875341 | Process for enhancing the value of hydrocabonaceous natural recources A process for upgrading hydrocarbonaceous oil containing heteroatom-containing compounds where the hydrocarbonaceous oil is contacted with a solvent system that is a mixture of a major portion of a polar solvent having a dipole moment greater than about 1 debye and ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6811632 | Friction stir welding of polymeric materials A method and apparatus for welding thermoplastic materials with a stir welding system using a rotating element pin or element with a geometry to induce frictional energy from the rotating element. A floating constraining surface that has a motion independent of the ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6770395 | Internally manifolded, planar solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack with an inexpensive interconnect A metallic interconnect for use in planar solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stacks with metal gauzes disposed in border pieces at the cathodes and anodes providing the electrical conduction between the cell and an interconnect foil and also providing structure for direct... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6632763 | Alkali-metal-beta-and beta"-alumina and gallate polycrystalline ceramics and fabrication by a vapor phase method A ceramic composite containing alkali-metal-beta- or beta"-alumina and an oxygen-ion conductor is fabricated by converting alpha-alumina to alkali-metal-beta- or beta"-alumina. A ceramic composite with continuous phases of alpha-alumina and the oxygen-ion... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6523479 | Amusement rides and methods Amusement rides and methods are described. The amusement rides of the present invention include roller coaster vehicles that have a controlled spin or controlled rotation in a direction or dimension independent from the track of the roller coaster. The co... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6503026 | Static free method for blowing loose fill insulation An apparatus and method for installing blown installation where insulation is entrained in a stream of air and is blown through an electrostatic dissipating hose. The hose contains an electrically conductive and grounded element to dissipate the static ch... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6361840 | Injection molded, rigidized bladder with varying wall thickness for manufacturing composite shafts A pressurizable bladder for the manufacture of a composite shaft manufactured from a flexible elastomeric material and adapted for supporting at least one layer of fiber impregnated with resin has an opening for pressurization of the bladder to compress t... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6323777 | Timer with resettable alarm and automatic turn-off A method of safely operating an electrical appliance or equipment in which the appliance or equipment is powered from a source of electrical supply so as to ensure that the said appliance or equipment does not remain energized indefinitely through neglect... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6284692 | t'-phase zirconias for high temperature applications A t'-phase zirconia shapes with superior properties are made by forming a zirconia powder containing a rare-earth-oxide dopant into sintered bodies. The sintered bodies are heat treated in an oxygen atmosphere at a temperature high enough to form a cubic ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6256805 | Modular system for spas and bathing systems An upgradable spa or bathing system where jets are mounted on jet panel that covers a pod. The jet panel and pod enclose the air and water supply systems to the jets, which are configured with a manifold system to easily release the jets and the jet panel... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6248024 | Composite golf club head A composite golf-club head is disclosed with at least one complex three-dimensional molded composite part. The part has multiple interleaved plies of reinforcing fiber, and has a wall with an interleave ratio greater than about 30, preferably greater than... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6168745 | Method for forming t'-phase zirconia for high temperature applications A t'-phase zirconia shapes with superior properties are made by forming a zirconia powder containing a rare-earth-oxide dopant into sintered bodies. The sintered bodies are heat treated in an oxygen atmosphere at a temperature high enough to form a cubic ... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6149211 | Inclusion of tooth whitening oxidation chemistries into slow releasing food products A solid tooth whitening composition in the form a table, gum, candy, or the like, is formed by combining carbamide peroxide with a non-hygroscopic sweetener base that comprises the hydrogenation product of isomaltulose. The composition may be stored for s... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6143236 | Method for manufacturing composite shafts with injection molded, rigidized bladder with varying wall thickness A method for manufacturing a composite shaft comprising providing an impregnated fibrous material comprising a fiber impregnated with a hardenable polymeric material, forming an impregnated fiber preform by wrapping the impregnated fiber material around a... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6117807 | Alkali-metal-ଲ- and ଲ"-alumina and gallate polycrystalline ceramics and fabrication by a vapor phase method A ceramic composite containing alkali-metal-ଲ- or ଲ"-alumina and an oxygen-ion conductor is fabricated by converting -alumina to alkali-metal-ଲ- or ଲ"-alumina. A ceramic composite with continuous phases of -alumina an... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6106725 | Point-of-use removal of lead and copper in drinking water using hydroxylapatite and carbonate minerals A process for removing lead and copper from drinking water discharged from a drinking water outlet while suppressing the concentration of phosphate ions comprising directing the water through a matrix comprising phosphate mineral with a very low phosphate... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6092246 | Plumbing and shell system for spa A water distribution system for a spa is disclosed that comprises at least one channel around at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the shell, a water feed pipe in communication with a source of pressurized water disposed within the channel with a ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 5997833 | Apparatus and process for purifying highly impure calcium hydroxide and for producing high-value precipitated calcium carbonate and other calcium products A solution process for the purification of calcium hydroxide, particularly from hydrated carbide lime, which is subsequently used as a feed stock for a high-value calcium product, preferably calcium carbonate. Precipitated calcium carbonate is formed by r... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5987663 | Modular system for spas and bathing systems An upgradable spa or bathing system where jets are mounted on jet panel that covers a pod. The jet panel and pod enclose the air and water supply systems to the jets, which are configured with a manifold system to easily release the jets and the jet panel... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5955040 | Integrated apparatus and process for high recovery of acetylene from the reaction of calcium carbide with water An apparatus for the manufacture of acetylene and hydrated lime from the reaction of calcium carbide and an excess of water is disclosed. A primary reactor for the initial reaction of the calcium carbide and water is disposed concentrically within a secon... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5922093 | Ultra-filtration vacuum system An ultra-filtration vacuum system with a first liquid stage filter and that has structure to direct particle laden air into a vortex in a circular cyclone chamber over a surface of a first liquid filter medium to direct particulates in the air to a wall o... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5846500 | Process for purifying highly impure calcium hydroxide and for producing high-value precipitated calcium carbonate and other calcium products A solution process for the purification of calcium hydroxide, particularly from hydrated carbide lime, which is subsequently used as a feed stock for a high-value calcium product, preferably calcium carbonate. Precipitated calcium carbonate is formed by r... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5804781 | Feed-back control plate for joystick An eight-way joystick control system is disclosed. The joystick comprises a control shaft having a handle end adapted for grasping and deflection of the control shaft by a user, and pivot defining a fixed point about which the control shaft is deflected a... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5795997 | Vehicle steering offset monitor A apparatus and method for detecting an out-of-alignment condition of a wheeled vehicle with at least one steered wheel controlled by a steering wheel by comparing the relative number of periodic samples during a sampling period in which the vehicle steer... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5785957 | Inclusion of tooth whitening oxidation chemistries into a tooth-paste composition A tooth-paste composition for whitening teeth and method for manufacture, the composition comprising a water-free, non-hygroscopic base and carbamide peroxide.... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5754989 | Plumbing and shell system for spa A water distribution system for a spa is disclosed that comprises at least one channel around at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the shell, a water feed pipe in communication with a source of pressurized water disposed within the channel with a ... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5739423 | Method for determining thermodynamic and molecular properties in the liquid phase A method for calculating the average aggregate mass of individual molecules in a sample, where the molecules in solution associate to form clusters. Data sets of average aggregate mass of the sample versus concentration of the sample in the solvent are ge... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5727808 | Free heel/anterior release ski binding A cable ski binding comprised of a toe iron having a boot sole support and boot toe lateral movement side restraint surfaces, a toe bail for clamping the top surface of the toe end of the sole extending out from the toe end of the boot to the sole support... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5692970 | Composite golf club shaft A substantially tubular rigid golf club shaft made of a composite of structural fiber laminate in a resin matrix, the shaft comprising a grip portion, a medial portion and a head attachment portion, the grip portion having a upper grip end and a lower grip end... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5669184 | Snow bracket A snow bracket is disclosed comprising an elongated body with a snow retention end and a roof attachment end. The snow retention end has a snow barrier means constructed and configured to inhibit sliding of snow from a roof to which the snow bracket is at... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5665240 | Point-of-use removal of lead in drinking water using phosphate and carbonate minerals A process for removing lead from drinking water discharged from a drinking water outlet comprising: (a) directing the water through a first matrix comprising a calcium mineral of between 10 and 100 weight percent of a solid calcium phosphate mineral which... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5641462 | Continuous solvent extraction with bottom gas injection A method and apparatus for solvent extraction where the heavy and light phases are directed counter-currently into vertical mixing zones created by high-strength gas jets injecting gas up through the liquids to create an emulsion plume between the two liq... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5574215 | Method for determining thermodynamic and molecular properties in the liquid phase A method for calculating the average molecular weight of individual molecules in a sample, where the molecules in solution associate to form clusters. Data sets of apparent molecular weight of the sample versus concentration of the sample in the solvent a... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5546962 | Physical restraint device A device for restraining movement without completely prohibiting movement is disclosed. Two coupling devices connected by a extensible material form the physical restraint device. One of the coupling devices may be coupled to a patient while the other may... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5534203 | Composite pole manufacturing process for varying non-circular cross-sections and curved center lines A composite ski pole is formed of fiber reinforced plastic laminates laid up around an inflatable bladder, and placed in a female mold. The bladder inflates to compact the laminates to substantially eliminate voids and form a smooth, hollow ski pole with ... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5518264 | Free heel/anterior release ski binding A cable ski binding comprised of a toe iron having a boot sole support and boot toe lateral movement side restraint surfaces, a toe bail for clamping the top surface of the toe end of the sole extending out from the toe end of the boot to the sole support... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5516703 | Coating of hydrophobic surfaces to render them protein resistant while permitting covalent attachment of specific ligands A surface of specific reactivity is formed by adsorbing a modified block polymeric surfactant of the Pluronic-type, i.e., containing pendant poly(ethylene oxide) blocks attached at an end to poly(propylene oxide) center blocks and with specifically reacti... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5508494 | Portable cup for warming beverages Disclosed is a beverage cup for warming beverages that is made of thermally and electrically insulating material, such as injection molded low-melting point plastic, and has an integral heater element that warms the beverage. Also disclosed is a system fo... | 04/16/1996 |
