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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6685858 | In-line compounding and extrusion system The present invention is a continuous in-line compounding and extrusion system that does not require pre-dried wood flour or pelletized feed stock of cellulosic/polymer composite materials in order to produce net shapes from cellulosic/polymer composite m... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6682700 | Free-standing fluid sensors, filters, and catalyst devices, and methods involving same The present invention includes free-standing, shaped ceramic-bearing bodies useful in fluid sensors, filters, and catalyst devices. The invention also includes methods and processes for using such devices. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, shape... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6675073 | System and method for tuning the weight control of a flow of material The present invention includes a system and method for fine tuning the process of controlling the weight of a flow of material, such as a rod of material in a production facility. A control actuator in communication with a PID controller and PID control l... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6663615 | Dual stage microvalve and method of use A micro-machined drug delivery device and method of use for the delivery of labile drugs is disclosed. A micro-machined sensing device and method of use is also disclosed. A micro-machined drug delivery and sensing device and method of use is additionally... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6660934 | Power line ice-shedder A mechanical ice-shedding device for temporary or permanent attachment to a suspended cable, and particularly to a suspended power line. The ice-shedding device uses a motor to move at least one unbalanced weight, thereby causing a vibration of the device... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6659026 | Control system for reducing NOx emissions from a multiple-intertube pulverized-coal burner using true delivery pipe fuel flow measurement A control system for providing improved control over the combustion process of a multiple-intertube pulverized-coal burner that commonly forms a portion of a roof-fired boiler. The system utilizes actual mass fuel flow measurements to calculate corrected,... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6655095 | Molded wall panel and house construction A prefabricated wall and roof unit for easy and cost efficient home construction. The wall unit is formed of a steel frame, a molded external panel formed into the shape of traditional building materials and features, and a layer of insulation material. T... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6321500 | Reinforced vinyl siding The present invention is a siding unit which is adapted for installation. The siding unit has at least two courses of vinyl siding. The courses of vinyl siding are preferably formed by one or more facing panels which are made of polyvinyl chloride. A rein... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6126013 | Embossed plastic sheet and method of manufacture An embossed plastic sheet material is molded to have a relief image with a peripheral edge that is formed by a partial shearing of the material of the plastic sheet near or at the peripheral edge so that the image lasts longer and does not relax or deteri... | 10/03/2000 |
| 5976670 | Solid surface composite and method of production This invention is concerned with the construction of composites useful as horizontal surfaces. The novel composite comprises a fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) as a substrate and a solid surface material (SSM). The novel composite is made through the prepa... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5968188 | System for providing real-time code coverage A system which provides real-time code coverage data on a memory monitored by the system, the code coverage data providing information regarding accesses to the monitored memory, the monitored memory being connected to address lines and data lines, the sy... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5955834 | Light emitting devices utilizing high work function electrodes In general terms the present invention includes light emitting polymeric materials and light emitting devices made therefrom. The present invention also includes light emitting devices incorporating light emitting polymeric materials of the present invent... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5945116 | Compositions for the prevention and treatment of warts, skin blemishes and other viral-induced tumors The present invention provides a method for the prevention and treatment of viral-induced tumors, more specifically, human warts. The method uses sandal soap and/or derivatives from the sandal soap to prepare medicaments for the prevention and treatment o... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5941141 | Indexible wrench An indexible tool (for example a wrench) in which the handle of the tool stays in a constant horizontal plane with respect to the horizontal plane of the head of the tool and the tool has locked and unlocked positions through a movable splined pin connect... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5930969 | Roof membrane attachment system A method and apparatus for attaching roof membranes to roof decks. A bridge is placed on flaps created by overlapping portions of roofing material. The bridge is comprised of two end portions which engage the roofing material. A screw is preferably instal... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5927953 | Automobile dual purpose water pump drive apparatus An electric motor is connected via cog belt to a dual purpose pulley on the water pump of an automobile, to increase power available from the engine so that during racing maximum horsepower can be achieved. Enhanced cooling of the engine is also obtained.... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5924267 | Process and a device for closing filled folded-carton packages Shown and described is a process for closing filled open-top folded-carton packages (1) made from bottom-sealed tubular sections, whereby closing is by ultrasonic welding by means of an anvil (5) comprising a recess for the longitudinal seam (2) of the fo... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5925008 | Apparatus and method for splinting an appendage An orthopedic device, particularly suited for treating mallet deformities, which has a strip of material having a body portion and a first, second, and third strap that are preferably connected to the body portion; and a splint having a first and second e... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5921293 | Device and process for filling containers with a liquid The invention relates to a device and a process for filling containers closed off at one end, in particular folded carton packings, with a liquid, comprising at least one transport device for moving the container (1), a storage container (5) for holding t... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5921817 | Multipin plug connector adapter The present invention in broadest terms includes an adapter for a plurality of multipin connectors, said adapter comprising: (a) a circuit board having a connector-mounting side; (b) a plurality of multipin connectors, each of said multipin connectors dis... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5915711 | Bicycle training device The present invention is directed to a bicycle bearing a training support device. A preferred embodiment of the bicycle generally comprises: a rear wheel fork comprising two rear wheel fork bars; and a training support bar having a handle. The training su... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5912175 | Process and media for the growth of human cornea and gingiva Media and methods are disclosed for the in vitro formation of a histologically complete human epithelium. The media are serum-free, companion cell or feeder layer free and organotypic, matrix free solutions for the isolation and cultivation of clonally co... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5911161 | Apparatus and method for binocular measurement system An apparatus and method are disclosed wherein a linear array of electromagnetic radiation emitting devices are arranged in association with a moving workpiece. Electromagnetic radiation emitted by the array is received by two or more receivers. Several no... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5897840 | Multi-chambered urine specimen container for automatic extraction and high forensic integrity A urine specimen container is disclosed which includes multiple urine holding chambers and further includes a cap to be secured to the container that enables extraction of a portion of the urine specimen from one chamber within the container without conta... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5896098 | Self-contained multifunctional LCD flight indicator A liquid crystal display flight indicator unit having the capability to display a horizontal situation indicator (HSI) or an attitude direction indicator (ADI) on the viewing area of the same unit. Signals from existing aircraft electronics are processed ... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5889040 | Composition for increasing protein concentration in a mammal The present invention is based in part upon the discovery that the use of pyruvate in enteral formulations, in combination with an anabolic protein composition, produces a synergistic effect in increasing the lean body mass or muscle tissue of a mammal co... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5886621 | Talking poster An talking poster is disclosed. A sound module is attached to the back of the poster. The sound module includes a speaker, which is preferably covered by a speaker cover. A portion of the poster is folded over and sealed to the back of the poster, conceal... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5879770 | Thermoplastic structural piece containing injection molded portion The present invention is a thermoplastic panel or piece having a resilient injection molded portion. The panel or piece of the present invention may be used in a variety of applications such as to provide sealing ends on thermoplastic panels or to create ... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5878219 | System for integrating access to proprietary and internet resources A system is disclosed that integrates through a single client application access to information resources from a proprietary online service and the Internet. Using a single Web-based client, subscribers enter selections regarding the type of information t... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5875958 | Cuboid flat gable composite package and a process for its production The specification represents and describes a cuboid flat gable package, with the composite having at least one carrier layer made from paper or cardboard, a coupling layer, an oxygen barrier layer and a double-sided plastic coating made from polyethylene ... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5875959 | Cuboid flat gable package The specification represents and describes a cuboid flat gable package made from a multi-layer composite, with the composite having at least one carrier layer made from paper or cardboard, a coupling layer, a barrier layer and a double-sided plastic coati... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5873209 | Frame with integral environment resistant members A construction component for improved moisture, decay and insect resistance. The component preferably includes a plurality of members of which certain portions are comprised of materials resistant to moisture, decay and insects. The resistant member(s) ar... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5872917 | Authentication using random challenges A method is disclosed for authenticating one or both of two parties, for example, a user and a host computer. The first party and second party each know the same password. The first party sends a challenge to the second party. The second party generates a... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5872833 | Telephone transaction processing as a part of a call transport A telephone transaction processing system is disclosed, Processing of telephone transactions, such as credit card transactions, financial account debiting, or information collection, is facilitated by an agent that may be integrated into the transport of ... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5872553 | High speed graphics fill of liquid crystal display A method is provided for creasing the speed at which a graphics image is displayed on a raster, such as in a liquid cryistal display. The method incorporates off-line created look-up tables which are stored in memory means associated with a graphics proce... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5867274 | System for the measurement of the cut length of moving articles A system and process are described in which moving articles that are cut during a manufacturing process have their cut length measured with the use of an electronic light emitting scanner in combination with a light receiver. Accurate cut length measureme... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5866055 | Process for the production of a polyester multifilament yarn The present invention pertains to a process for the production of a polyester multifilament yarn having at least 90 mol % ethylene terephthalate with a single filament titer of 1 to 20 dtex, using a central quenching system, characterized in that the meth... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5867562 | Call processing system with call screening A system is described in which call processing considers unique information about the call to better serve the caller and/or to enable the called party to more efficiently handle the call. In one embodiment, the unique information considered by the call p... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5866264 | Renewable surface for extruded synthetic wood material A process is descripted in which an article of manufacture may be produced which includes a renewable surface on a synthetic wood composite substrate.... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5862524 | Cap strap attachment My invention, the "Hat Bob", is designed to be an independent clothing accessory item that will "fit over" the closure or adjusting strap found on the back of most "ball type" caps and hats. It's main purpose is the "cover" the opening in the back of a ha... | 01/26/1999 |
