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| 5795391 | Method and apparatus for application of fluent material to a moving substrate Apparatus for applying fluent material to a moving surface comprising a housing having an elongated continuous opening therein positioned adjacent to and extending generally transversely across the path of a moving surface, a row of rotatable spray heads ... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5541823 | Housing assembly for illuminated glass tubing A housing assembly for protective support of illuminated glass tubing of the neon tube type comprising a base section, a central section, and a transparent cover section, each having wall portions forming an open sided elongated channel, a support plate m... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5487196 | Automated pressure relief mattress support system Automated pressure relief mattress support system including method and apparatus for supporting a bed patient comprising an air mattress construction having a plurality of longitudinally extending flexible air compartments or tubes which are connected to ... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5441477 | Method and apparatus for treating a patient by electro/fluidized bed therapy Method and apparatus for treating a patient by electrotherapy and fluidized bed thermal therapy. A body portion of a patient is submerged in a fluidizable bed of solid particles, and the bed is selectively fluidized and de-fluidized as desired while contr... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5263311 | Method and apparatus for modifying spun textile yarn A method of modifying surface characteristics, such as hairiness, and trash content by passing a spun yarn through an air jet nozzle. Data show reduced hairiness and improved cleanliness over normally wound yarn.... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5206896 | Immobilization of domestic animals in a bed of fluidizable solid particles Method and apparatus for immobilizing at least a portion of a domestic animal for treatment in which the portion of the animal is submerged in a fluidized bed of solid particles, and the bed de-fluidized to immobilize the portion of the domestic animal fo... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5202610 | Method and apparatus for yarn end-down detection in a textile yarn winding machine Method and apparatus for detecting breakage in a yarn strand being wound onto a yarn support member rotatably driven by a DC motor and having a closed-loop motor control system for maintaining a desired velocity of the motor and for signaling commutation ... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5168202 | Microprocessor control of electric motors Method and apparatus for closed-loop microprocessor control of an electric motor having one or more phase windings and commutation of the phases by rotor/stator position sensors to provide improved efficiency in motor operation wherein the conduction angl... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5161361 | Motor-driven spindle assembly for ring spinning A brushless DC motor-driven spindle assembly for a textile ring spinning frame wherein a shaft for rotatably supporting a bobbin for yarn collection is mounted for rotation about a central axis of rotation in a bolster section and, under certain condition... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5148070 | Apparatus for commutation of an electric motor A variable reluctance motor having improved means for detecting the relative position of the rotor and stator during rotation of the rotor whereby signals may be employed to commutate the motor, comprising sensed means on the rotor including four sets of ... | 09/15/1992 |
| 4897120 | Accelerator for portland cement derived from fertilizer Method of producing a calcium nitrate composition, and the resulting composition, for use as a accelerator for time of set for portland cement in concrete and mortars comprising the steps of reacting a calcium ammonium nitrate hydrate composition with a t... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4738252 | Mechanical joint construction An improved mechanical joint construction for pivotally interconnecting two members, particularly members of an orthopedic or orthotic body appliance, to limit the degree of pivotal movement between the members and adjustably control the position of limit... | 04/19/1988 |
| 4687198 | Recreational platform A recreational device with the shape of a dish or plate that can be manipulated to rotate and track over a bearing surface requiring considerable skill from the user. The dish device includes a platform that is rotatably mounted over a contact plate and a... | 08/18/1987 |
| 4672711 | Vacuum extraction apparatus Improved method and apparatus for automatically adjustably sealing the exposed end portions of the vacuum slot of a vacuum extractor pipe of vacuum extraction equipment over which a running length of web material is passed for vacuum removal of materials ... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4666109 | Tube support assembly An assembly for adjustably supporting a luminous tube of a neon sign comprising a clamp post having a C-shaped end portion for frictionally engaging and retaining an outer surface of a luminous tube therein, a tubular column telescopically receiving the c... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4665279 | Protective container for transmission cable splice A protective container for aerially disposed splice packages of transmission cables comprising an elongate, cylindrical pipe formed of high-strength, projectile-resistant material for containing a transmission cable splice package therein, brackets for at... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4651258 | Retractable light assembly A retractable light assembly for use in portions of a room and for hidden storage within the ceiling of the room when not in use, comprising a rigid support frame adapted to be mounted within an opening in and above the ceiling of a room and defining a lo... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4648390 | Low profile neck ring orthosis A low profile neck ring for attachment to supporting structure of an orthopedic body brace employed to treat curvature of the spine comprising a resiliently deformable unitary collar plate for closely surrounding the lower neck portion of a wearer, the pl... | 03/10/1987 |
| 4645501 | Disposable absorbent garment construction An improved disposable absorbent garment having opposed sides and ends to be located respectively between the legs and about the waist of a wearer, and having an inner moisture-absorbent layer with an outer water-impervious plastic sheet secured thereto. ... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4643232 | Harness frame for a weaving loom An improved harness frame for a weaving loom for adjustably supporting a plurality of heddles in planar array therein, upper and lower spaced horizontal frame members of the harness frame having elongate, slotted guide channels for slidably receiving chan... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4640858 | Synthetic leather sheet material products A composite sheet material having a soft, suede-like surface appearance and feel, high liquid absorption and retention, and improved resilience and abrasion resistence suitable for use as a wiping cloth comprising a reinforcing textile fabric substrate ha... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4620698 | Orthopedic support device An improved orthopedic attachment for receiving and supportably retaining the lower leg and foot of an orthopedic patient to permit traction to be applied to the leg during orthopedic operating procedures. The orthopedic device comprises a rigid support b... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4581013 | Doser for orally administering medicine A device for orally administering medication by inclusion of a diluent liquid with the medication ingested into the oral cavity. The dosing device in one embodiment has a mouthpiece, a first conduit means for providing a stream of liquid diluent and a sec... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4561885 | Production of refractory materials A method of producing an economical refractory material from the slag by-product of a high-carbon ferrochromium ore smelting process wherein the slag by-product is a fused material in solid particulate or mass form formed of a mixture of compounds compris... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4554864 | Food cooker A portable food cooker for water smoker or direct heat cooking of food products comprising a support pedestal mounted on wheels and containing a heating unit, an open-ended wall section removably supported with a lower open end on the pedestal in communic... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4551872 | Orthopedic traction frame An orthopedic traction frame for an adjustable hospital bed having relatively movable head and foot portions to adjustably position the mattress of the bed, the frame comprising of a pair of upright elongate support members for attachment to the headboard... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4551614 | Electrical resistance heater unit An improved high intensity electricl resistance heater unit comprising one or more elongate thin metal foil ribbons adapted to be heated to a high temperature by passage of electricity therethrough, a thermally insulating rigid backing for supporting each... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4539724 | Method for continuously treating staple length textile fibrous materials Method and apparatus for treating continuously moving staple length textile fibrous materials to uniformly apply a liquid treating composition, such as a dye or other chemical thereto, wherein loose staple fibers are temporarily formulated into a web for ... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4521045 | Mattress carrier An improved mattress carrier for containing and protectably enclosing a mattress and for facilitating handling of the mattress during transportation to a location of use. The carrier comprises a flexible, generally rectangular cover designed to receive an... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4512248 | Rotisserie cooker An improved rotisserie cooker having a multi-sided base, a vertical spit mounted for rotation thereon and upstanding tapered wall sections and a roof section forming a cooking area, heating means on the rear walls of the cooker and a pair of bifold closur... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4493456 | Temperature-responsive automatic ventilator An improved foundation ventilator assembly including a housing in which united shutter elements are mounted for pivotal movement between an open and closed position to control air flow through the ventilator. Preferably, a thermally responsive spring is s... | 01/15/1985 |
| 4485505 | Ventilating, inflatable mattress A mattress unit comprises an inflatable base having resilient support cells on its upper surface, the tops of the cells supporting a patient, and a cover over the cells with a gas inlet to provide an increased pressure between the cover and the cells. The... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4483029 | Fluidized supporting apparatus A fluidized patient support structure in which a mass of granular material is received within an open top container between a fluid diffuser plate and a flexible sheet on which the patient may lie in a supine position. Pressurized fluid passes through the... | 11/20/1984 |
| 4480407 | Pet doors A pet door comprises a frame hingedly supporting a flap undersized relative to the opening therefor in the frame; the resulting gaps therebetween are weatherproofed by sealing means in part constituted by co-extensive plastics magnet strips on confronting... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4464851 | Underwater harvester for marine life A mechanical harvester for marine bivalve mollusks and the like. A harvester head is provided for movement along a bottom to be harvested, which head includes driven tined elements for dislodging mollusks from the bottom and for removing dislodged mollusk... | 08/14/1984 |
| 4461296 | Surgical saw blade A saw blade is adapted for attachment to a power operated surgical saw having a blade element with teeth disposed along at least a portion of the periphery of same to define a cutting surface and having a saw connector receiving opening therein. A guard e... | 07/24/1984 |
| 4447937 | Web edge decurling device A device for removing curl, folds and the like from a moving web in which elongated fins associated with top and bottom plates cooperate to define a web passageway therebetween. The top plate is preferably associated with the bottom plate such that the to... | 05/15/1984 |
| 4440329 | Apparatus for unloading hosiery machinery A hosiery toe closer has a hollow tubular carrier, to which suction is applied for everting hosiery, and an unloading mechanism for dispensing hose in an everted state on a table or tray. The unloading mechanism is a carriage reciprocally-movable forwardl... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4434918 | Boarding apparatus and method Hosiery toe closing and boarding apparatus has a pair of heatable boarding forms to which hose are fed by a reciprocally-acting transfer mechanism from carriers of a known toe closing machine. The boarding forms are mounted on a turret to move between hos... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4422580 | Macerator pumping impeller A macerator is disclosed which has an impeller which on its upstream side is provided with radial fins adjacent fixed teeth and through which a number of slots pass. On its downstream side an outwardly flared member is provided with radial vanes. Effluent... | 12/27/1983 |
