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Cloaking System Using Optoelectronically Controlled Camouflage
A Cloaking System designed to operate in the visible light spectrum, utilizes optoelectronics and/or photonic components to conceal an object within it.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5711201 | Bottle top cutting device The present invention is directed to a bottle top cutting device which includes a base and a housing. The housing has an aperture formed therein, the aperture configured to allow the passage of a bottle tip thereinto while precluding insertion of a finger... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5634311 | Drainage conduit A device for stabilizing footing drainage conduits while forming the footings including an annular disk and a cylindrical hub extending outwardly from and about the opening. A drain tile or conduit is engaged with the device about the hub while the device... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5614479 | Corrosion inhibitor A food-grade corrosion inhibitor for admixture with a food-grade petroleum-based oil is derived from an admixture of food-grade components. The corrosion inhibitor, a food-grade ketone, a food-grade ester and imidazoline. The additive is incorporated into... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5612504 | Muzzle brake for rifle or similar firearms A muzzle brake for a rifle or firearm serves to dissipate the forces generated by the weapon during firing which, if not dissipated, could affect the intended trajectory of the projectile. The present muzzle brake is a cylindrical member having a pluralit... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5593071 | Device for aiding in donning garments An aiding device for donning garments having a base and two stands mounted to the base. The stands are spatially positionable relative to each other to allow for a variety of garments to be mounted upon the stands. Additionally, at least one of the stands... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5593492 | Weld through primer A corrosion inhibiting primer for metal pieces which need not be removed prior to welding the pieces includes an alkali metal silicate binder having a silicone wetting agent incorporated therewith, a powder metal and an oxygen scavenger. The primer can be... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5591219 | Frequency modulator A radiation device for therapeutic use in the human body allows the application of light waves to an affected area of the body. A bulb, preferrably a xenon bulb, produces light which is passed through a lens module having silicon and carbon granules there... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5588693 | Modular truck cargo area body A modular frame structure for a cargo area of a truck includes rails, side structures and pre-fabricated assemblies. Each of the rails include elongated portions having interlocking seats for interdigitally engaging the rail portions. The interlocked rail... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5589984 | Oval elliptical mirror An oval elliptical mirror assembly with a generally convex reflective surface having a long axis and a short axis essentially normal to the long axis. The oval shape is provided to increase the field-of-view for a user along the long axis. The mirror asse... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5577736 | Entertainment game utilizing electrically powered cars A team game utilizing electrically powered cars and a pair of targets has an electrified floor to supply power to the cars. Two teams of players attempt to score as many points as possible. Each player drives one car around the floor area, positioning the... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5574651 | Method and system for machining muntin sections and seating bars A system and method for machining muntin sections and seating bars for assembly into muntin lattices using machines that notch and crimp the muntin sections and a device that pierces the seating bars. The notching machine has a notching device that forms ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5572917 | Apparatus for perforating corrugated tubing at high speeds and method of using same An apparatus for perforating corrugated tubing is disclosed. The apparatus receives tubing to be perforated along an axial path coincident with the axis of the tubing. A plurality of feeder-cutter wheels drive the tubing through the apparatus and concurre... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5570127 | Video recording system for passenger vehicle A passenger vehicle video recording system for recording passengers on a passenger vehicle as well as passing traffic. The preferred embodiment of the passenger vehicle video recording system includes two video cameras wherein one video camera is mounted ... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5569543 | Method for coating a brake rotor and brake rotor A method and composition for coating an automotive brake rotor to render it corrosion resistant without impeding the braking function of the rotor, includes cleaning the rotor and thereafter applying a coating composition thereto which composition include... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5536011 | Perimeter-weighted golf club iron and method for making same A golf club head achieves perimeter weighting by forming a cavity in the back of the club head. The formation of the cavity allows for the extension of the backing of the club while maintaining the weight balance of the club. The club achieves an increase... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5509832 | Marine jet drive A jet drive for propelling a vessel has a rotatable impeller coupled to an engine. An impeller housing surrounds the impeller. A diffuser housing and a nozzle housing are attached to the impeller housing, which is supported by a transom. An intake duct is... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5460219 | Method and devices for decoring castings Sand cores are broken up and removed from castings, particularly from cylinder heads from internal combustion engines. A pneumatic hammer is applied to the casting while the casting is held against a low pressure cylinder. The casting is subjected to hori... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5456173 | Device for fixing end rings in a rotary screen printing stencil A device for fixing end rings in the ends of a rotary screen printing stencil wherein a layer of adhesive, which has been applied between the end rings and the ends of said stencil, is hardened by using infra-red radiation producing means such as infra-re... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5453451 | Finishing composition which is curable by UV light and method of using same A sprayable coating composition is formulated using one or more acrylates and one or more photoinitiators which act to polymerize the composition when exposed to ultraviolet light. Because of the use of low molecular weight monomers or oligomers, the comp... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5453031 | Hand propulsion device for a paddle boat A hand propulsion device for a paddle wheel boat has a cranking mechanism of handles turning a sprocket. The sprocket drives a chain, which is mounted between the first sprocket and a second sprocket. The chain, in part, turns the second sprocket, which t... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5449367 | Pre-tied knot for surgical use and method of using same A pre-tied suturing knot for use with a surgical needle for endoscopic procedures and the method for making and using the pre-tied knot for tying the suture in situ. The pre-tied knot is tied from suturing thread and surrounds the shaft of a needle holder... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5443849 | Sporicidal disinfectant compositions, production and use thereof A sporicidal composition characterized in that it comprises iodine bromide in aqueous solution at a pH of less than 7.0... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5441579 | Method of recycling scrap metal A method of embrittling cleaned steel particles is described, followed by a grinding and sorting operation. Depending on the initial carbon content of the steel scrap, a reducing and carbon-containing atmosphere may be provided to carburize the particles ... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5439202 | Apparatus for removing a cover from a hot metal transfer car An apparatus for removing a cover from a transport car is mounted to the car and has a swing member connected to the cover of the car. The swing member is pulled away, with the cover, by rolling down a pair of guide members to a termination point. A winch... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5427618 | Fascia buck spindle A buck spindle for supporting a fascia during a painting process comprises an interconnected structure of steel tubular members. Forming the structure of tubular members allows dissipation of heat, which adversely affects the paint quality of fascia and o... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5404775 | Right angle fastening device A nut runner for applying torque to a workpiece such as nut, bolt or the like positioned at a right-angle to the fastening device. The nut runner includes a motor, a speed reduction gear assembly, a right-angle bevel gear system, a planetary gear system, ... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5384171 | Structurally networked matrix ceramic composite material A structurally networked matrix ceramic composite material is disclosed as comprising either a continuous ceramic skeletal structure or a series of noncontinuous ceramic skeletal structure surrounded by a resilient polymeric, metallic etc. material to obt... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5383370 | Device for verifying a minimum torque value A device for verifying or measuring a minimum value of a previously applied torque on a workpiece such as bolt, nut, etc., includes a motor, a reduction gear assembly, a torque transducer and a fastener engaging member, including a rotatably spindle. The ... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5381758 | Parrot tower A parrot tower having a plurality of removable orthopedic perches attached to a center column, the column being mounted atop a sterilizable tray. The entire unit is formed of plastic, such that it may be easily transported and assembled/disassembled. The ... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5381711 | Apparatus for perforating corrugated tubing A tubing perforating machine can perforate tubing at a high rate of speed. The perforator may also cut tubing of a higher rigidity, particularly dual wall tubing. This is achieved by facilitating the movement of the cutting wheels to compensate for produc... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5370143 | Degreasing and cleaning method as well as apparatus used therefor A degreasing and cleaning method for removing oils from an object includes the steps of heating an object deposited with oils in a container, jetting a cleaning liquid which is mainly water or steam into the container and subsequently evacuating the conta... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5362456 | Device for sterilizing products packed in cylindrical containers A device for sterilizing products packed in cylindrical containers, includes an elongate, essentially cylindrical housing and an essentially cylindrical rotor located therein which can be driven via a central shaft. The circumferential wall of the housing... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5361957 | Shoulder strap cushion A shoulder strap for a carrying device such as a suitcase or the like has a cushion incorporated therewith. The cushion is an inflatable member which is either integrally formed with the strap or removably secured thereto. The cushion minimizes the strain... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5351875 | Mixing and dispensing device A mixing and dispensing device which selectively mixes liquids has two filling stations. Each filling station uses water pressure to siphon the liquids from their source container through the valves to an eductor to mix the chemicals with water and, then,... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5349153 | Spot welding electrode and method for welding coated metals therewith A spot welding electrode designed for welding coated metals such as galvanized steel and a method of welding coated metals using the spot welding electrode. The electrode includes a housing having a hollow cavity with an open end and a closed end. The cav... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5335466 | Wide vertical joint seal A vertical expansion joint for connecting substrates in new of existing structures provides a fabricated seal, comprising a strip of cured, low modulus silicone attached to an open-cell polyurethane backer foam or, alternately, a closed cell polyethylene ... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5322341 | Articulated seat assembly A vehicular seat assembly includes a seat back portion which is translatable from first position wherein the lower end of the seat back is disposed proximate the back edge of a seat base member to a second position wherein the lower end of the seat back i... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5319925 | Installation for generating electrical energy An installation is proposed for generating electrical energy in an open circuit for a gaseous fluid, comprising a compressor unit driven by a turbine receiving the compressed fluid after its passage through an exhaust gas heat exchanger, the installation ... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5315786 | Planting tray A planting tray for direct deployment of trays and plants is described. The tray is ideally formed of a sturdy, biodegradable material. The tray has a flat member with a specific matrix of openings formed therein. A plurality of baskets, in a specific dep... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5316257 | Vehicle mounting assembly The mounting assembly readily enables longitudinal or transverse adjustment of the position of the mirror relative to the vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a mirror shaft, a base member and a cover member to secure the upper end of the mirror shaft ... | 05/31/1994 |
