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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5766632 | Method of using lectins for contraception In order to prevent conception and/or the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) one or more lectins capable of binding sperm and/or the pathogenic microorganisms responsible for STD's are administered to the vagina prior to sexual intercourse. T... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5731909 | Method for increasing the power of an elastically deformable lens A variable focus lens is constructed by making small changes in the equatorial diameter of an elastically deformable lens. The lens may be deformed by radial tension exerted in a plane generally perpendicular to the optical axis. The radial tension may be... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5680970 | Self closing dispensing valve biased by resilient fingers A self-closing dispensing valve comprises a valve housing having a fluid conduit with a valve orifice therethrough, a flow control member within the valve body which is displaceable along an axis from a first position in which the flow control member obst... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5654899 | Radiation instrument and method to measure radon and thoron concentration, air change rate and source emanation rate magnitudes A ventilation, radon and thoron detection system and method is provided. The natural air ventilation rate of a closed space is determined by causing the purging of a closed space, to expel most of the equilibrium radon gas. The gradual buildup of the rado... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5622659 | Method of preparing doped lithium fluoride thermoluminescent radiation detector A process for preparing doped lithium fluoride suitable for use as a thermoluminescent radiation-sensitive material includes the sequential steps of: 1) preparing a mixture of microcrystals of lithium fluoride and one or more dopants; 2) heating the mixtu... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5579941 | Medication control and dispensing package assemblage An improved medication dispensing and control assembly is disclosed in which a carton has sidewalls defining a medication dispensing opening, which carton has at least one sidewall provided with a positioning slot for secure positioning in a tray. The car... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5575995 | Ferric subsulfate gel and methods of using same Lesions surgically or otherwise induced on living tissue are treated by applying to the tissue a gel containing a water solution of ferric subsulfate, glycerin to thicken the solution and polyvinyl pyrrolidone as a film forming material.... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5564591 | Beverage container having sealed integral dispensing means A container for housing and dispensing a beverage. The container having a body with a top, a bottom and gussetted sides. The body is defined by flexible walls defining a chamber. The body further has a first tab and a second tab disposed at the top. A fit... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5564700 | Proportional payout method for progressive linked gaming machines A payout method for a group of linked gaming machines that provide a progressive jackpot pays a proportion of the jackpot to eligible players at each linked machine. Data from each of a group of linked slot machines is sent to a central controller which d... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5517393 | Illumination assembly An illumination assembly allowing quick and easy access to traffic, billboard or other lighting is provided. The illumination assembly includes a rotatable conveyor assembly having a cable or cord driven by one or more drive pulleys to rotatably place lig... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5513647 | Method for measuring adult-type pulmonary function tests in sedated infants and apparatus therefor A maximum expiratory vital capacity maneuver is produced in an infant by a method which comprises the steps of 1) inflating the lungs of an infant with air synchronously with natural tidal inspiration to a lung volume greater than that reached at end-tidal ... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5489299 | Treatment of presbyopia and other eye disorders Presbyopia and hyperopia are treated by a method which increases the amplitude of accommodation by increasing the effective working distance of the ciliary muscle in the presbyopic eye. The effective working distance of the ciliary muscle can be increased... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5472497 | Concrete or mortar resistant to spalling under fire attack Reinforced concrete members consisting of a high-strength concrete are subject to explosive spalling. Such spalling can be prevented by the introduction of a capillary system into the concrete of such members, containing substantially linear capillaries h... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5465737 | Treatment of presbyopia and other eye disorders Presbyopia and hyperopia are treated by a method which increases the amplitude of accommodation by increasing the effective working distance of the ciliary muscle in the presbyopic eye. The effective working distance of the ciliary muscle can be increased... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5447348 | Extruded confectionary stick and method of making same An extruded confectionary stick and method of making the same is provided. The confectionary stick is formed using an extrusion process to include a plurality of embedded grooves, which reduce material and weight in the stick while preserving structural r... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5437605 | Remote controllable penile prosthetic system An implantable penile prosthesis system which includes a fully implantable and elongatable prosthesis that is operated by remote control.... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5437390 | Medication control and dispensing package assemblage An improved medication dispensing and control assembly is disclosed in which a carton has sidewalls defining a medication dispensing opening, which carton has a bendable top wall connected to the sidewalls in such a manner as to allow the top wall to move... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5435998 | Treatment of low-tension glaucoma by topical administration of calcium channel blocking agents Low-tension glaucoma is treated by topical administration to the eye of an amount of a calcium channel blocking agent effective to increase blood flow to the optic nerve head. Calcium channel blocking agents of Class I are especially useful, and among the... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5431907 | Treatment of vascular disorders of the posterior segment of the eye by topical administration of calcium channel blocking agents Ischemic disorders of the retina and associated tissues of the posterior segment of the eye are treated by topical administration to the eye of an amount of a calcium channel blocking agent effective to increase blood flow to those tissues. Calcium channe... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5427805 | Briquette containing aromatic pellets Briquettes capable of sustained emission of aromatic volatiles during cooking of food over a heated bed of briquettes comprise a bonded combustible or non-combustible matrix containing within the matrix at least one pellet of combustible aromatic material... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5423813 | Resectoscope and electrode assembly The present invention relates to an improved resectoscope which enhances versatile and ergonomic operating and handling performance thereof. The resectoscope includes a plurality of thumb engageable portion's a central block assembly used to displace an e... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5409038 | Hydraulic circuit including pressure compensating valve A hydraulic circuit including a pressure compensating valve, which aims at preventing the delay in operation of the valve due to the time required for the inflow of fluid in amount corresponding to stroke volume thereof, thereby improving the response of ... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5387853 | Automatic travelling system of construction vehicle An automatic travelling system of a construction vehicle for the purpose of remarkably decreasing the number of guide lines laid to reduce the installation cost and making the guiding operation of a vehicle accurate and easy. The automatic travelling syst... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5370613 | Catheter apparatus for delivering drugs to the penis An implantable catheter apparatus for self-administration of drugs to the penis of a human patient comprises an elongated catheter having a flexible wall surrounding a lumen the catheter having a distal portion having a closed distal end and adapted to be placed wi... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5308247 | Electrical connector assembly for automobile rearview mirror and light assembly and method of assembling the same There is provided an improved electrical connector assembly and method for directly mounting electrical components, such as a rearview mirror and light assembly on a glass surface in a manner which provides electrical power to the rearview mirror and ligh... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5303513 | Portable abrading handtool An air powered, portable abrading tool having a valve operable in response to engagement with a surface to be abraded for driving an abrasive disk.... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5299711 | Medication dispensing container A medical dispenser having a container with internal slide channels and a cover with slotted structure for removably receiving indicia bearing cards and structure for providing detenting of such cover.... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5279448 | Installable and centralized self-contained appliance-like fluid dispensing system There is disclosed an installable and centralized self-contained, appliance-like fluid dispensing system for selectively dispensing combinations of fluids or fluid and liquid dispersants. The system includes a centralized housing assembly housing sources ... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5256041 | Peristaltic pump arrangement An improved peristaltic pumping arrangement is disclosed as comprising a housing assembly that is freely mounted on a pump drive shaft, an occludable tubing, a plurality of compression rollers being rotatable by the shaft and capable of compressing the tu... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5253968 | Portable book spiner apparatus A portable book binding apparatus is disclosed which includes a platform mountable on a support surface. The platform includes an elongated channel being sized and shaped to receive an elongated resilient binder clip. Resilient guiding and spreading finge... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5244668 | Low-melting moldable pharmaceutical excipient and dosage forms prepared therewith An excipient for a pharmaceutical compound which melts at body temperature but will not spontaneously deform at higher temperatures encountered in shipment and storage comprises: ______________________________________ Low MW Polyethylene glycol ... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5242357 | Deceleration method and apparatus for a moving bolster for a press A method and apparatus for changing dies on a moving bolster for a press including a control circuit in combination with a cam-actuated deceleration valve. A cam is located at a predetermined location along a path for the moving bolster. Upon reaching the... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5239249 | Automatic travelling system of construction vehicle An automatic travelling system for use in combination with a construction vehicle is disclosed. The automatic travelling system for use with a construction vehicle comprises a plurality of guide lines serving as a main traveling path device for a vehicle ... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5209713 | Method and apparatus for use in enhancing explosive leg power There is disclosed a method and apparatus for use in enhancing explosive leg power. Included is a supporting device for supporting an object which is selected to maximally motivate the individual seeking explosive leg power. Included is a device for allow... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5194160 | Fluid strainer and method of converting the same between motorized and manual modes with pressure-sensitive switch An improved fluid-strainer is provided which makes provision for improved methods of converting the same between motorized and manual modes. Included in the fluid strainer is a gear motor housing for facilitating the conversion as well as inspection and r... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5188147 | Pressure compensating type hydraulic valve A pressure compensating type hydraulic valve wherein a pressure compensation can be made according to the movement of the movable portion of a hydraulic actuator, and the movable portion of the actuator can be stopped against load pressure when it is loca... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5183579 | Method, system and apparatus for handling substances on or in water There are disclosed a method of and system including a ship for recovery of oil from an oil spill. The system includes a main ocean-going ship having a floating intake device with large submersible pumps; a clarifier system in the ship for separating the ... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5181371 | Flexible joint assembly for partition assemblage An improved flexible joint assembly is disclosed for use in connecting partition members for use in lawn mower drag shields. One of the members includes a receiving groove made of a rigid and heat bondable material. The other partition member includes a r... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5152251 | Animal bedding product and method for making same An improved animal bedding material, particularly suited for use with horses is formed substantially entirely from an aggregation of elongated woodshavings having substantially uniform parameters for improved performance. The length, width, thickness, and... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5149712 | Treatment of corneal edema with diatrizoate solutions A method for treating corneal edema comprises contacting a cornea that has a reduced light transmissive ability due to edema with an amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salt of diatrizoic acid in an aqueous solution sufficient to improve the... | 09/22/1992 |
