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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6111194 | Electrical and/or fluid power transmitting assembly in a manipulative robot A power transmitting elongate assembly transmits electrical or fluid power in a manipulative robot. At least one power transmitting elongate element has a longitudinal axis. Each elongate element is configured as an electrical cable or a fluid hose. A pro... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6036665 | Orthopedic foot, ankle and lower leg brace Apparatus and techniques for arresting or correcting lower leg, ankle and foot deformities which readily adapt themselves to progressive application of corrective forces to the deformed body portion. A brace is composed of a plurality of articulated porti... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6037876 | Lighted message fan A method of emitting a visual image from a lighted display includes the step of providing at least one body which is rotatable in at least one rotation direction about an axis of rotation. A plurality of substantially circular image lines are defined, wit... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6021581 | Method of drying a paper web in a paper-making machine at speeds greater than 6000 feet per minute A method of drying a fiber web in a paper-making machine includes the step of providing a heated dryer roll which carries the fiber web. The dryer roll has a shell consisting essentially of compacted graphite cast iron. The dryer roll is rotated such that... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6022591 | Method and apparatus for the application of a coating of a liquid or pasty medium onto a moving layer of material, especially paper or cardboard An applicator implement applies liquid or pasty coating medium directly onto a moving layer of material, in particular paper or cardboard. The applicator implement includes a pre-metering device which extends along the width of the moving material layer. ... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6019846 | Coater rod bed A coater for directly or indirectly applying a coating medium to a fiber web includes a mounting; a coater rod; and a coater rod bed connected to the mounting. The coater rod bed includes a metal body with a longitudinal extension, a rod holding portion w... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6019066 | Animal confinement/training system An animal confinement/training system controls the behavior of the animal through electrical stimulation to the skin of the animal. A stationary first transmitter transmits an air-borne first encoded signal. A portable second transmitter transmits an air-... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6017419 | Method and assembly for storing, transporting and using a metering size press rod assembly in a paper-making machine A metering size press rod assembly specifically for use in a paper-making machine is stored and transported in a container and use in the paper-making machine. A plurality of metering size press rod assemblies are assembled. A storage sand transport conta... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6010078 | Distributing apparatus with tubular manifold for an applicator In a distributing apparatus including a tubular manifold, for an applicator for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty application medium onto a traveling material web, notably a paper web or cardboard web, the cross section of the tubular ma... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6010739 | Method and apparatus for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty medium onto a traveling material web In a method for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty medium onto a traveling material web, notably of paper or cardboard, where during the application the cross profile (length profile) of the medium is modified under control and thereafter... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6007281 | Method of producing holes in fiber reinforced composites using a tool with a cutting head having an enlarged diameter and reduced height A method of producing a hole in a fiber reinforced composite material workpiece includes the step of providing a cutting tool having a shaft, a cutting head, and an axis of rotation. The cutting head has a diameter which is substantially smaller than the ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6004394 | Apparatus for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty coating medium onto a traveling material web, notably of paper or cardboard An apparatus for direct or indirect application of at least one liquid or pasty medium onto a traveling material web, notably of paper or cardboard, includes at least one applicator for the medium. Coordinated with the applicator is a backing roll for rec... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6005526 | Antenna feedhorn including a heater assembly A heater assembly for use with a feedhorn in an antenna system includes at least two heater bodies, with each heater body being configured to be placed directly against the feedhorn at an exterior periphery of the feedhorn. Each heater body has at least o... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6001179 | Coating medium applicator with guide surface An applicator for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty coating medium onto a traveling fiber material web, notably of paper or cardboard, includes at least one metering system with a metering slot configured as an open-jet nozzle and formed... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5997646 | Apparatus for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty coating medium onto a traveling material web, notably of paper or cardboard An applicator for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty coating medium onto a traveling material web includes a metering system with a metering slot configured as a nozzle and formed between an approach-side lip and a departure-side lip. The... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5998734 | Cover for an electrical receptacle An electrical outlet assembly includes an electrical receptacle having a body with a face. At least one female plug is associated with the face, and at least two exposed terminals are associated with each plug. Each exposed terminal is connected with and ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5996604 | Apparatus and method for providing process water used for making or processing a fiber suspension An apparatus providing process water used for making or processing a fiber suspension includes a multi-compartment tank with a top, a bottom wall, and a plurality of exterior sidewalls. Each compartment has an inlet positioned near the top, an outlet posi... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5993548 | Fiber web processing machine having a spreading device with a support beam The invention is directed to a machine for processing a fiber web. The machine includes a spreading device with a width. The spreading device is configured for applying a liquid or pasty medium onto the fiber web, or finely controlling an amount of the li... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5983962 | Motor fuel dispenser apparatus and method A portable fuel dispensing system which eliminates the need for underground storage tanks that are subject to leaks resulting in contamination of the stored fuel, soil and ground water creating costly environmental hazards. A semi-tractor trailer supporte... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5984875 | Ingestible animal temperature sensor A system and ingestible boluses for monitoring physiological parameters of animals. The boluses include circuitry for storing a selectable identification code, for sensing a physiological parameter, and for transmitting a data burst signal which includes ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5979641 | Paper roll guide A paper machine includes a guide connected to a roll for moving an end of the roll in transverse directions to a longitudinal axis of the roll. The guide includes a support frame and a roll mounting frame pivotally connected to the support frame at a pivo... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5978984 | Apparatus for use in a bathtub as an entry and exit aid An apparatus for use in a bathtub as an entry and exit aid includes a seat which can be raised and lowered by a drive, a backrest, and an actuator which is placed between the drive and the seat. The actuator includes a support which engages the seat and w... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5975756 | Heater wire temperature measuring copper shield A method of measuring the temperature of a wire which is surrounded by a layer of insulation includes the step of wrapping the layer of insulation with an electrically and thermally conductive ground shield having two opposing longitudinal ends, one of th... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5971678 | Spindle unit An apparatus for machining a hole in a work piece includes a spindle motor that is rotatable about a principal axis. The spindle motor includes a tool holder having a tool axis substantially parallel to the principal axis. The tool holder is rotatable abo... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5968269 | Coater with multi-part and multi-use profile bar assembly A coater applies a coating medium onto a moving surface such as a fiber web. A coating element, such as a coater rod or coater blade, is configured for metering the coating medium to the moving surface. A profile bar assembly is connected to the mounting ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5967035 | Applicator system roll An applicator system roll for direct or indirect application of a coating medium onto a traveling fiber material web includes a core substantially comprised of a fiber composite material and a cover substantially surrounding the core.... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5967052 | Wall-mountable toy track assembly with scenery slots A toy track assembly for use with a toy vehicle is supported by a substantially vertical wall or a substantially horizontal flat surface. The toy track assembly includes at least one scenery cutout, an upper track and a lower mounting having a first matin... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5964610 | Reversible power entry A power supply assembly for supplying power to a modular wall panel includes a base module having a set of first mating ports and a plurality of first electrical conductors. Each first electrical conductor is electrically connected to a respective first m... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5963171 | Thermally insulated satellite reflector assembly with non-embedded heater assembly A reflector assembly in a satellite system includes a reflector having a reflecting surface and a back surface. The back surface is opposite the reflecting surface and has a plurality of ribs extending transversely therefrom. The reflector assembly furthe... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5957234 | Compressed air powered motor vehicle A compressed air powered motor vehicle includes an engine having an intake and an exhaust pipe. The engine is configured for operating on compressed air received in the intake and expelling exhaust air through the exhaust pipe. A compressed air storage co... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5958183 | River water heat exchanger for cooling process liquid in a paper-making machine A heat exchanger cools a process liquid in a paper-making machine using a source of cooling water. A first tank includes a plurality of first walls. A first inlet is connected to at least one of the first walls and the source and receives the cooling wate... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5958513 | Apparatus and method for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty medium onto a traveling material web, notably of paper or cardboard An apparatus for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty medium onto a traveling material web, notably of paper or cardboard, with a support beam which substantially extends in its length direction across the entire width of the material web, ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5954607 | Transmission unit and method for operation of a transmission unit A transmission unit for drive units is used to achieve at least two operational states: a first operational state for the transmission of power with at least two gear steps, and a second operational state for braking. The transmission unit includes an inp... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5951242 | Paper machine having a high pressure fluid slitter with overflow compensation A paper machine has a high pressure liquid pump for use with a liquid slitter for slitting a fiber material web. The high pressure liquid pump includes a pump shell having an axis of rotation and an annular smooth inwardly facing surface. The inwardly fac... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5948477 | Coating apparatus and method to directly or indirectly apply a liquid or pasty medium onto a moving layer of material The invention is directed to a coating apparatus for the direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty substance onto a moving layer of material, such as paper, carton or cardboard, with a dispenser implement and, at some distance further along the ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5946984 | Method and apparatus for gear shifting control with improved shift quality during gear shifting An apparatus for gear shifting control with improved shift quality during gear shifting includes a gearbox unit containing at least one gear branch for power transfer via a hydrodynamic clutch. The hydrodynamic clutch can be coupled in series with a mecha... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5944898 | Apparatus for successive application of two coats of liquid or pasty medium on one side of a traveling web of material An apparatus for successive application of two coats of at least one coating medium on one side of a traveling fiber material web includes a rotating backing roll and a first rotating applicator roll having a roll surface. The first applicator roll and th... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5941030 | Step support brace for a swimming pool A step support brace especially for a swimming pool stair assembly includes vertically extending positioning posts that extend from the top of each horizontal riser portion of the brace associated with a stair tread some or all of which are slidably posit... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5941550 | Trailer hitch assembly The invention is directed to a trailer hitch assembly for connecting a vehicle with a trailer. The trailer hitch assembly includes a slide tube which is configured for connection with the vehicle. The slide tube includes a first opening therein. A collar ... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5938896 | Hydraulic increaser for a wet end of a paper-making machine A wet end of a paper-making machine, including a headbox with a chamber and a discharge nozzle. A turbulence generator is connected with the headbox and includes a plurality of fluid passages disposed substantially parallel to each other. Each fluid passa... | 08/17/1999 |
