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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6817623 | Case system for articles and method of use A case system and method includes a first case and a second case. The first case has wheels and an extendable handle having two handle shafts. The second case has two parallel grooves which receive the two handle shafts. The second case also has two latches which lo... | 11/16/2004 |
| 5954655 | Method for localizing a lesion using an optical fiber Optical localization fiber embodiments (200, 260, 270, 290, 310, 330, and 350) suitable for preoperative localization of soft tissue lesions by X-ray mammography, CT MRI, ultrasonography or nuclear medicine are provided. In these embodiments at least one ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5934659 | Cam action stacked lumber clamp A clamp (200) for clamping stacked lumber (72) to prevent twisting and bending of the lumber or theft is disclosed. A horizontal member (274) goes under the lumber and is attached to a vertical member (214) at the back. A pressure bar (206) hinged to the ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5916085 | Rotator for assisting a person in lying down on and getting up from a bed and method of use A patient rotator (50) for assisting a patient having limited motion capabilities in lying down on a bed (500) and getting up to the side (502) and method of use are disclosed. The rotator has a frame (52) with a person support member (66) rotatably mount... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5842932 | Sight for putter type golf club A practice sight (20) for a putter (26) is shown. The sight is attached to the top (60) and hosel (80) of the head (22). The sight has a planar mirror (44) at a 45° angle to the face (30) of the putter. Front and rear sight pins 46 and 48 attached to the... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5792417 | Method of manufacturing aluminoborate glass-ceramic composite In-situ formation of glass-ceramic composites by the Self-propagating High temperature Synthesis (SHS) technique. The reagents used are: TiO2, B2 O, Al, Ti, B and MO where MO represents BaO, MgO, CaO and other similar oxides. BaCO | 08/11/1998 |
| 5782771 | Dual, fused, and grooved optical localization fibers Optical localization fiber embodiments (200, 260, 270, 290, 310, 330, and 350) suitable for preoperative localization of soft tissue lesions by X-ray mammography, CT MRI, ultrasonography or nuclear medicine are provided. In these embodiments at least one ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5678811 | Stacked lumber clamp A clamp (30) for clamping stacked lumber (72) to prevent twisting and bending of the lumber or theft is disclosed. A horizontal member (36) goes under the lumber and is attached to a vertical member (32) at the back. A pressure bar (42) hinged to the vert... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5590655 | Frameless laser guided stereotactic localization system A lesion localization system is disclosed which employs imaging visible members (926, 928), and manifested sets of imaging space coordinates to define a retrograde point (1004) that is colinear with a lesion (940) and a selected entry point (946) thereto.... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5582084 | Extension locking pliers An extension locking pliers (20) having jaws (28, 30) remotely located from the handle assembly (22) is disclosed for reaching into positions which would otherwise be difficult, dangerous, or impossible to reach. A stepped radial positioning system (154) ... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5576468 | Methods for encapsulating waste and products thereof A method for disposing of waste material employs an agglomerate formed by molding an admixture of waste material and thermosetting binder. The use of a thermoplastic resin sheet in conjunction with the agglomeration mold promotes the safety of the molding... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5548913 | Apparatus and method for displaying a representation of a wheeled vehicle in various poses with respect to a pictorial scene An apparatus 30 and method for displaying a representation of the outline 44 of a wheeled vehicle in various poses with respect to a pictorial scene 38. The apparatus 30 comprises a pictorial scene 38 disposed upon a substantially planar background elemen... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5437280 | Magnetic resonance breast localizer Localizer embodiments (40, 140, 180, 240, 280) suitable for guidance of medical instrument tips (104) to a breast lesion (79) are provided. In one embodiment (40), the breast is closely fitted within a selected one of a plurality of sized MR transparent c... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5434559 | Anti-theft alarm and method for protecting movable articles An anti-theft alarm (10) for protecting movable articles has a motion sensing means (A) that generates an actuating signal when movement of a protected article is sensed, and a transducer (D) which receives the actuating signal and emits an audible or vis... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5433186 | Bow press and method for compressing bows A bow press (20) and a method for compressing the limbs (156) and (158) of archery bows (150) in order to remove the tension from the bow string (160) and thereby permit adjustment, repair, and replacement of strings (160), tension cables, wheels and the ... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5401452 | Methods for encapsulating waste and products thereof A method for disposing of waste material employs an agglomerate formed by molding an admixture of waste material and thermosetting binder. The use of a thermoplastic resin sheet in conjunction with the agglomeration mold promotes the safety of the molding... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5356009 | Cushioned overpack for containing hazardous substances Cushioned overpacks are employed for containing, transporting, and storing discarded electrical transformers contaminated by toxic materials such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's). Other articles may be similarly contained, transported, and stored usin... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5350197 | Shopping list and discount coupon correlator A shopping list (30) is disclosed having structure (22) to hold discount shopping coupons (24) and provide a visual correlation between the coupons and corresponding items (32) on the shopping list.... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5335435 | Media holder and display A media holder (20) is disclosed particularly suited for search and display of a selected media. The holder has a plurality of frames (22) each configured to hold media (e.g. business cards, compact discs, computer diskettes) and pivotally mounted over a ... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5333478 | Steering wheel security device A vehicle security device (20) is disclosed to inhibit movement of a steering wheel (30) by abutment with the vehicle interior. The device includes angular, radial and axial adjustments between a pair of members (22, 24) to optimize interference with the ... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5322193 | Tube dispenser and method for dispensing the contents of a collapsible tube A tube dispenser 10 and a dispensing method for collapsible tubes 24 are disclosed for operation by one hand. The dispenser has a pistol-like handle 12 which allows a high torque to consistently be applied to the tube by the thumb, thereby dispensing the ... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5316265 | Remote controlled scaffold hoist A scaffold mounted hoist (20) is provided which mounts with an adapter (30) on a pin (91) extended upward from the scaffold. An electric motor driven transmission (42) causes a standard (40) to rotate relative to the adapter. A cable from an electric winc... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5314194 | Method of playing a wagering game A method of playing Pai Gow Poker or Asian Poker where players successively become the "player-bank," i.e., wager against each of the other game players, is disclosed. The method offers the player-bank a plurality of wagering options to enhance player int... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5310081 | Integral beverage container closure An integral beverage can closure embodiment (50) having a sealed position for sealing the contents of an opened beverage can (30) and a dispensing position for dispensing the contents is disclosed. A resilient cap (52) with a skirt (54) closely fits over ... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5307582 | Adjustable band An adjustable band (10) is provided which utilizes magnetic force to retain the desired circumference. The band is fabricated from a planer strip of flexible magnetized material (12), and allows a continuous range of circumferential adjustment. Magnetized... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5244218 | Waste container having oriented compartments A waste container (20) having an integral enclosure (30) with multiple compartments (32, 34, 36, 38, and 40) oriented to a pair of non symmetrically located lugs (108,110) is provided. The orientation allows for waste separated by class to be oriented wit... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5228364 | Apparatus for the controlled release of an elevator hoist brake Apparatus (20) is provided to enable a single operator to effect a controlled release of an elevator hoist brake (32) thus allowing "drifting" of the elevator car to the nearest floor and quick safe rescue of trapped passengers during an electrical outage... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5228356 | Variable effort joystick A variable resistance joystick (20) configured for computer control is provided. A stepper motor (34) turns threaded screws (30) to move a system of springs (26) up and down on the joystick thus varying the lever arm on which the springs impart force. Thu... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5193784 | Method and apparatus for lifting A lifting apparatus (30) configured with independent lifting means at opposite ends of the longitudinal axis of a base (40) is provided. Slidable transverse support combined with an ability of the lifting means to tilt longitudinally causes the apparatus ... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5182928 | Hose bibb closure A closure (20) for an outdoor hose bibb (24) is provided. A cap (30) engages the hose bibb threaded spout (46). A lip (52) on a collar (32) passes through a slot (50) in the cap and abuts the narrowed spout (54) above the spout threads. The cap and collar... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5176620 | Hearing aid having a liquid transmission means communicative with the cochlea and method of use thereof A hearing aid (100) is provided for surgically implanting in the ear of a subject. A liquid filled tube (142) is positioned between an orifice of the cochlea and a subcutaneous amplifier (200). A microphone (122) converts sound waves outside the subject i... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5173884 | Bottle cap timepiece A crown seal cap blank (22) (when a crown seal cap blank is swaged on a bottle it is commonly called a bottle cap), which may have a trademark (30) thereon, is provided for the face of a timepiece (100) and, in particular, a wrist watch (20). A timepiece ... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5167517 | Ejecting SIMM socket A socket (60) is provided that receives a single in-line memory module (SIMM) and facilitates the ejection of the SIMM from the socket through the use of a pair of latches (62, 64) rotatably mounted in a base (66). The latches each define a resilient flap... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5150096 | Emergency map apparatus and method of use thereof An emergency map apparatus (40) for indicating the most direct route to a destination street is provided. Subsequent to selection of the destination street from a directory (48), those primary and secondary streets forming the most direct route are indica... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5146809 | Method of shaping a bicycle handlebar and apparatus therefore A method and apparatus for shaping bicycle handlebars utilizing contoured forms (24, 26 and 28) and tape (30,32) is provided. The forms may be placed on the handlebars in accordance with the rider's needs and enclosed thereon by the tape. The forms may be... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5114146 | Apparatus and method for random selection of indicia An apparatus (20) for chance selection of indicia to be used in a game, contest or lottery is provided. Markers (24) of a material inherently capable of induced magnetism are stirred in a pouch (26) with a scraper (32) having a permanent magnet (42) there... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5111906 | Retractable ladder apparatus A retractable ladder apparatus (30) for access between a lower and an upper floor is provided. A ladder (60) is moved by moving means, which may be a garage door opener (40), between a position of storage within the upper floor to a position where the low... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5104256 | Low profile pavement marker A low profile pavement marker (30) for bonding to a pavement with an adhesive for marking traffic lanes and areas is described. The marker has a smooth upper reflective surface (36) which scatters overhead light in all horizontal directions for daytime vi... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5097987 | Apparatus for dispensing collapsible tube contents and methods of use thereof A dispenser (20) and method of use are shown for dispensing the contents of a collapsible tube (100). The dispenser has a reel (60) rotatably mounted within a cylinder (30). The cylinder has a slot (36) for receiving therethrough the closed end of the tub... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5058258 | Retrofit electric truck door lock An apparatus and method are described, for converting vehicle door locks that can be only manually operated, into door locks that can be either electrically or manually opened and closed. The door lock originally has a key-operated lock device with a key ... | 10/22/1991 |
