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A mouthguard includes a U-shaped upper bite plate which removably fits over upper teeth of a person, with the entire upper bite plate being made from a soft, deformable and edible gummi candy.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6299988 | Ceramic with preferential oxygen reactive layer An article comprises a silicon-containing substrate and an external environmental/thermal barrier coating. The external environmental/thermal barrier coating is permeable to diffusion of an environmental oxidant and the silicon-containing substrate is oxi... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6286368 | Self-immersing wetting balance A wetting balance includes a load cell for suspending a specimen above a crucible containing a molten braze pool. A lift supports the crucible for vertical lifting thereof to effect an immersion cycle of the specimen in the pool. A controller operates the... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6245015 | Photosonic diffusion wave-based tumor detector Optical diffusion waves are generated inside localized regions in highly scattering media such as human breast tissue by simultaneously using visible and near-infrared light and focusing ultrasound waves in localized regions. The vibrating tissue medium s... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6245016 | Ultrasound imaging system having post-beamformer signal processing using deconvolution algorithm A post-beamformer signal processing algorithm is utilized in a system for improving ultrasound B-scan resolution and contrast. The algorithm is based on a model of the imaging process that represents: 1) the shape of the pulse transmitted by the transduce... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6245929 | Catalyst composition and method for producing diaryl carbonates, using bisphosphines Hydroxyaromatic compounds such as phenol are carbonylated with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a Group VIIIB metal, preferably palladium; at least one bromide or chloride salt, preferably sodium bromide or a tetr... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6246034 | Multi-period cycle-skipping for low flicker, fine-resolution power control A cycle-skipping power control algorithm provides control signal patterns based on generating a number of core patterns corresponding to main power levels and alternating between the core patterns to generate finer control levels. Advantageously, such a c... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6246275 | Multi-phase programmable clock generator The present invention provides a clocked comparator which extends the time period before an input signal is measured to include most of the clock cycle, thereby increasing the amount of time available for the input signal to achieve a "steady-state" condi... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6246308 | Superconductive magnet including a cryocooler coldhead A magnet, such as an open or closed magnet, has a first assembly with at least one superconductive main coil and with a first vacuum enclosure enclosing the main coil(s). A first cryocooler coldhead has a rigid first housing and is generally vertically al... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6246950 | Model based assessment of locomotive engines A locomotive for model-based incipient failure detection includes at least one replaceable unit and at least one sensor to generate signals representative of current engine conditions related to the at least one replaceable unit. A controller includes an ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6242925 | EMI susceptibility testing apparatus and method Non-destructive EMI susceptibility testing involves near-field injection of very high levels of instantaneous energy and low average power through localized injection of signals of very high field strength and low duty cycle. An electric field injector an... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6242520 | Flame retardant polymer compositions with coated boron phosphate Polymer compositions comprising polysiloxanes and metal coated boron phosphates are described and they unexpectedly display flame retardant properties and hydrolytic stability without creating environmental hazards.... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6242922 | Arc detection architecture based on correlation for circuit breakers A low cost mixed analog digital application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) includes a standard central processing it (CPU) programmed to execute a correlation function for arc detection. Use of a standard CPU is possible because need for digital fouri... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6243408 | Electrode weighing stub A consumable electrode is suspended by a stub. The stub includes upper and lower hangers between which is vertically mounted a loadcell for weighing the electrode attached to the lower hanger. An electrical conductor is joined between the upper and lower ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6239588 | Method of fabricating a magnetic shield for a plastic molded electricity meter frame Magnetic shields for plastic molded electricity meter frames are positioned to substantially block external magnetic fields from adversely affecting operation of meter components. The shield can be utilized with either electromechanical or electronic ener... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6238570 | Method for treating aqueous composition contaminants A non-iron sulfide is introduced into an iron-containing zone to form ferrous sulfide. A contaminated aqueous composition is then contacted with the ferrous sulfide to react with said contaminants.... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6239202 | Additive and method for enhancing the heat age properties of elastomers A curable silicone pre-elastomer composition is disclosed comprising ammonium carboxylate, which upon cure yields a silicone elastomer having improved heat age properties and suitability for high or low temperature sealing applications.... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6239466 | Insulated gate bipolar transistor for zero-voltage switching An IGBT is optimized for ZVS operation, thereby significantly reducing switching losses during ZVS operation. In effect, the IGBT is optimized to operate as a MOSFET with a very small bipolar transistor component. Switching losses are reduced by reducing ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 5093850 | Tomographic scanning apparatus Scanning apparatus is disclosed for use in computerized axial tomography systems. The apparatus includes an assembly rotatable about an axis extending along a central opening defined therein, and means for positioning the body portion to be examined withi... | 03/03/1992 |
| 4891851 | Flexible patient transfer cradle A patient transfer cradle is made up of a flexible mounting plate which allows cradle wheels mounted to the underside of the plate to maintain contact with the rolling surface, whether it is level or not. A plurality of support rib members are disposed al... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4845734 | Expandable carriage for spot-film device A spot-film device includes an inner carriage whose three members are movable with respect to an outer carriage to provide a cassette tray that will accommodate varying cassette sizes. After insertion of a cassette, the inner carriage automatically contra... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4825123 | Two-piece cathode cup Disclosed is a cathode cup for X-ray tubes which is manufactured in two pieces so that the filament can be set before the upper channels are added, thereby, simplifying accurate setting of the filament and minimizing the likelihood of causing scratches or... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4806113 | High voltage connector for x-ray equipment A high voltage electrical connector set includes a male plug portion and a female receptacle portion. Projecting male contacts are received by female contacts including resilient electrically conductive portions which ensure a secure contact even if the p... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4803994 | Backscatter data collection technique for ultrasound A rapid, non-invasive realtime modality for detecting differential backscatter in ultrasound is achieved using narrowband interrogating frequencies to maximize signal-to-noise ratio and to minimize location errors. Additional improvement in signal-to-nois... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4794338 | Balanced self-shielded gradient coils Self-shielded gradient coils are used to eliminate interactions between gradient coils and external structure. Interactions between gradient coils for different gradient axes are controlled by means of a balanced interconnection within each separate gradi... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4788706 | Method of measurement of x-ray energy X-ray energy in an x-ray beam is determined from a comparison of apparent absorption of energy by three different materials. Initially, the attenuation coefficients of each of the materials as a function of x-ray energy is determined. The ratios of attenu... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4783641 | NMR radio frequecny field coil with distributed current A uniform surface current density is approximated in an RF transmitting/receiving NMR coil by employing a plurality of discrete conductors having a resonantly distributed current. Inductive and capacitive lines provide a sinusoidal current distribution wi... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4780897 | Dual energy imaging with kinestatic charge detector A method and apparatus for providing dual energy radiation images of a patient in a kinestatic charge detection system utilizes first and second kinestatic charge detectors commonly connected to apparatus for rotating the detectors about a radiation sourc... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4766503 | Color film writing system with closed loop control for electronic images An imaging system for generating a color image on film from electronic video image data incorporates feedback control techniques to provide control of film density. The system includes variable gain amplifiers responsive to light intensity output of a fil... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4764679 | Kinestatic charge detector Quantum detection efficiency and spatial resolution in a kinestatic charge detector are improved by utilization of an x-ray transmissive device positioned within a collection volume of a kinestatic charge detector x-ray detection chamber for displacing th... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4754470 | Exposure anticipation circuit A method and apparatus for reducing delay times between successive x-ray images in a medical x-ray diagnostic system in which delay times are a function of the time required to transport film in a camera apparatus. The camera is used to record images on a... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4740753 | Magnet shimming using information derived from chemical shift imaging A method for shimming a magnet in a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) system employs measurements of the magnetic field obtained from chemical shift imaging (CSI) of a homogeneous phantom. The data are acquired, in one embodiment, in four planes parallel t... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4737716 | Self-shielded gradient coils for nuclear magnetic resonance imaging A two coil system is described which produces a linear gradient field inside and an arbitrarily low field outside the two coil set. By eliminating the field outside the gradient coils, interaction between the gradient coils and external structure can be e... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4737712 | Isolated power transfer and patient monitoring system with interference rejection useful with NMR apparatus There is provided a power source for continuously energizing electrically isolated devices used to monitor the physiological state of a subject undergoing an examination in an NMR scanner having a magnet, RF and gradient coils. The power source is made up... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4731583 | Method for reduction of MR image artifacts due to flowing nuclei by gradient moment nulling A technique has been developed which reduces blood-flow artifacts in multi-echo, multi-slice magnetic resonance (MR) imaging by rephasing spins which have arbitrary velocity as well as static spins. The technique requires tailoring of the gradient structu... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4727886 | Inhalation detection apparatus Apparatus for detecting and indicating the commencement of inhalation by a patient under test includes a housing through which a gas flow due to the inhalation is directed. A light source and a light receptor positioned adjacent to transparent portions of... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4719406 | Phantom for performance evaluation of a nuclear magnetic resonance scanner There is provided a phantom for measuring a performance parameter of a nuclear magnetic resonance scanner capable of acquiring NMR data from a study object. The phantom is made up of a housing composed of a substantially non-NMR-active material, and posit... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4709333 | Method and apparatus for imaging in the presence of multiple high density objects Method and apparatus for producing CT images in which localized regions ("rub-out" regions) of the original object are not reproduced in order to eliminate artifacts generated by objects within those regions. An operator defines rub-out regions encompassi... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4709212 | Method of enhancing image signal-to-noise ratio by combining NMR images of differing pulse sequence timing A method is provided for enhancing image signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) by combining NMR acquired images of differing pulse sequence timing. In one embodiment, a plurality of multi-echo images acquired at different spin-echo times are used to compute values ... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4706026 | Method for reducing image artifacts due to periodic signal variations in NMR imaging A method for reducing image artifacts due to periodic motion of a subject undergoing examination by nuclear magnetic resoance (NMR) techniques includes the acquisition of scan data for imaging the object. The scan data is composed of a number of views. Th... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4701795 | Method and means to eliminate interaction between closely located cathode ray tubes A method and apparatus for generating a video display from an independent controllable video source in synchronism with an external video signal for eliminating electromagnetic interference between closely positioned cathode ray tube display monitors, eac... | 10/20/1987 |
