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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8041150 | Method and apparatus for determining the surface area of a threaded fastener A method and apparatus are provided for the determination of a surface area of a fastener, such as a threaded fastener. Specifically, an image of the fastener is acquired, and the image is separated into at least two regions, for instance three regions, and the surf... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7945098 | Method for characterizing the density and cross-section morphology of trees A method is provided for reliably determining anatomical properties of a tree having a plurality of growth rings spaced from each other in a radial direction. The method involves preparing a sample from a tree to be analyzed, and preparing an image of the sample at ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7858125 | Multi-component biocide composition for wood protection The present disclosure generally relates to a multi-component biocide composition comprising a borate component in combination with an azole component to both inhibit mold fungi, decay fungi, such as brown-rot fungi and white-rot fungi, and to resist insect infestat... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7618517 | Method and apparatus for monitoring liquid and solid contents in a froth A method and apparatus are presented for determining the quantity of liquid and solid content in a removal stream of a froth created from a suspension that is generated during a froth flotation operation. Specifically, electrodes are immersed in the froth generated ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7571061 | Non-destructive method of measuring a moisture content profile across a hygroexpansive, composite material The teachings provided herein are generally directed to a non-destructive method of measuring a moisture content profile across a dimension of a hygroexpansive, composite material using radiation and a volumetric shrinkage correction. The measurement of a series of ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7501275 | Yeast transformation system Disclosed are methods for obtaining expression of polypeptides in organisms employing alternative codon systems, and polynucleotides for use therein. ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7495221 | Method and system for measuring optical properties of scattering and absorbing materials A system and method for determining a level of effective residual ink concentration (ERIC) in a piece of recycled paper. The piece of paper is illuminated with a beam of radiation and an amount of the beam of radiation reflected and transmitted by the piece of paper... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7381305 | Method and apparatus for monitoring liquid and solid contents in a froth A method and apparatus are presented for determining the quantity of liquid and solid content in a removal stream of a froth created from a suspension that is generated during a froth flotation operation. Specifically, electrodes are immersed in the froth generated ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7128207 | Emergency fire shelter storage system The present invention relates to a fire shelter storage system which comprises an emergency fire shelter constructed of a heat and fire resistant material, an outer protective pouch and a handle, whereby the emergency fire shelter is removed from the pouch by applyi... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121040 | Combination foliage compaction and treatment method and apparatus Method and apparatus for applying liquids to foliage with a roller and adjustable spray nozzle apparatus. A large heavy roller is pulled or pushed across a field of plants, thereby forcing the plants very close to the ground. A height adjustable applicator nozzle di... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7084083 | Radiant and convective heat resistant material The invention is a new heat and fire resistant material. The material is made of a woven silica-based cloth layered in several possible combinations with foil and fiberglass cloth layers. The layers can be arranged in a variety of sequences to minimize the thermal r... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6881506 | Radiant and convective heat resistant materials and emergency fire shelter made therefrom The invention is a new heat and fire resistant material and an improved wildland fire shelter and kit. The material is made of a woven silica-based cloth layered in several possible combinations with foil and fiberglass cloth layers. The layers can be arranged in a ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6789417 | Method for sensing evaporation of a liquid A magnetostrictive precipitation gage includes a catch tube having an upper opening configured to receive precipitation therein. A vertical magnetostrictive rod and corresponding magnetic float linearly displaceable thereon are used to determine the fluid level with... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6727087 | Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for pentachlorophenol-treated wood A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing pentachlorephenol (penta) using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one penta-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal i... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6692970 | Automated carbon efflux system A method and apparatus are provided for measuring the gas efflux from a substrate. In particular, one or more measuring chambers receive a gas enriched air from the substrate. A respiration system sends reference air having a known gas concentration to th... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6664102 | Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for creosote-treated wood A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing creosote using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one creosote-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoc... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6622957 | Single operator variable size hose winder The present inventive subject matter relates to a hose winder for coiling hose, particularly firefighting hose, comprising a fixed back plate with a rotating hub containing a plurality of tines and an inner plate having a plurality of holes through which ... | 09/23/2003 |
