Wilhelm; Thomas D., Tumm; Brian R. - US Patent Attorneys and Agents

Attorney: Wilhelm; Thomas D., Tumm; Brian R.

Number of patents: 31
Last date: March 28, 2000

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6041738	Fish pond methods and systems This invention pertains to a fish pond system for use as a fish pond amusement park. The fish pond system includes a fish pond having at least one fish container in a deeper, typically a central region, and a pond liner extending outwardly from the fish c...	03/28/2000
5931826	Absorbent article with void volume containment flaps An absorbent article includes an absorbent core positioned between a bodyside liner and an outer cover. Containment flaps are inwardly folded to form containment reservoirs which inhibit exudates from leaking through or out of the absorbent article. The c...	08/03/1999
5932367	Low mercury, high discharge rate electrochemical cell This invention pertains to novel electrochemical metal air cells having improved closed circuit voltage characteristics. The improved voltage characteristics are illustrated at a constant load of 51 ohms. The closed circuit voltage during an initial place...	08/03/1999
5887369	Decorative wall display assembly A decorative wall display assembly comprises a frame (14) that has the appearance of a conventional window frame, in combination with a glazing sheet (16), and a conventional mirror (18) mounted toward the rear of the frame, and a space (19) between the g...	03/30/1999
5817199	Methods and apparatus for a full width ultrasonic bonding device This invention relates to apparatus and methods for fabricating a web or consolidating web precursor material in fabricating a web. The invention comprises ultrasonic bonding apparatus including an anvil roll receiving web materials thereon and receiving ...	10/06/1998
5797828	Draw tape machines and methods This invention pertains to draw tape equipment, and methods for incorporating draw tapes into plastic and like bags. In general, a continuous plastic web is slit at a slitting station to form layers, and respective free edges. The web then passes to a hol...	08/25/1998
5795667	Metal-air cathode can, and electrochemical cell made therewith This invention pertains to metal-air electrochemical cells wherein one or more air entry ports is located in the bottom of the cathode can, to provide for entry of oxygen-rich air into the cathode can, where the oxygen participates in the chemical reactio...	08/18/1998
5755902	Method and apparatus for producing a composite web having transverse stretch This invention relates to apparatus and methods for fabricating a composite web having transverse stretch. In one embodiment a forming plow forms at least one groove in a first web of material. An applicator roll applies a second web of transversely stret...	05/26/1998
5752761	High visibility flashlight This invention pertains to a flashlight body. Either the main body or at least one closure cap has a luminescent outer surface. The outer surface comprehends a luminescent colorant composition in the base material. At least 50% by weight, up to 100% by we...	05/19/1998
5746309	Ratchet cam alternate action mechanism An alternate action mechanism includes a ratchet cam moving a resilient contact between first and second positions. A push button, including an interface member, rotates the ratchet cam by applying force to ratchet teeth. The alternate action mechanism in...	05/05/1998
5733411	Ultrasonic system An ultrasonic system for intermittently changing a condition of a workpiece is disclosed. The ultrasonic system includes an ultrasonic horn and a rotating anvil roll positioned to form a close relationship with each other comprising a nip. One of the ultr...	03/31/1998
5732645	Marine fending system A marine fender assembly includes a slip sheet for contacting a dock or other second object when a boat is moored. A cushion sheet is connected to the slip sheet, to make a shock absorbing subassembly for absorbing shock of lateral movement of the boat re...	03/31/1998
5733676	Metal-air cathode can and electrochemical cell made therewith This invention pertains to metal-air electrochemical cells wherein one or more air entry ports is located in the bottom of the cathode can, to provide for entry of oxygen-rich air into the cathode can, where the oxygen participates in the chemical reactio...	03/31/1998
5731063	Papermaking felt and substrate This invention pertains to papermaking felts, methods of making such felts, methods of using the felts, and methods of making paper using such felts. A felt of the invention contains at least one substrate web having a fuse-bonded joint extending across t...	03/24/1998
5721065	Low mercury, high discharge rate electrochemical cell This invention pertains to novel alkaline electrochemical cells having high drain capacities, especially cells having high drain rate capabilities at voltages of at least 1.1 volts for use in small appliances such as hearing aids. The anode includes anode...	02/24/1998
5662717	Metal-air cathode can having reduced corner radius and electrochemical cells made therewith This invention pertains to electrode cans and metal air electrochemical cells made with the electrode cans. The invention provides improved structure, and methods for making the outer edge of the closed end of the can at the joinder of the closed end of t...	09/02/1997
5662060	Water craft and standoff assemblies therefor This invention pertains to novel water craft, having novel standoff assemblies. The standoff assemblies prevent the water craft from being driven with destructive force into a dock or other relatively immobile object above the outer edges of the water cra...	09/02/1997
5660665	Rotating transfer roll with rotating extensible platen Apparatus including a rotating base roll for applying at least one stretched strip of a first material to a base web comprising a second material and moving continuously in first direction. The discrete length strip is cut, on the rotating roll, from a co...	08/26/1997
5647708	System for protecting goods during transport This invention pertains to bracing systems for bracing especially massive objects while the objects are being shipped, typically in a rail car. The invention is directed to packing arrangements where first and second end arrays of rolls of product are dis...	07/15/1997
5637117	Method of hardening a metal current collecting strip of an air cathode and a method of making a button type battery A metal current collecting substrate for an air cathode in an electrochemical metal air cell is provided for, wherein the substrate is hardened by one of the steps of sandblasting, shotblasting, plastic deformation of the substrate below the recrystalliza...	06/10/1997
5613368	Refrigeration apparatus and methods The invention resides in improvements to refrigeration systems which rely on circulation of refrigerant gas through compression and expansion phases, and thereby discharging heat from a fluid to be cooled. The invention includes a subcooler (38) in the re...	03/25/1997
5607796	Rechargeable alkaline electrochemical cell This invention pertains to rechargeable zinc alkaline electrochemical cells. In cells of the invention, the anode current collector comprises copper, and from about 0.5% by weight to about 11% silicon. Preferred compositions for the anode current collecto...	03/04/1997
5590539	Refrigeration apparatus and methods The invention resides in improvements to refrigeration systems which rely on circulation of refrigerant gas through compression and expansion phases, and thereby discharging heat from a fluid to be cooled. The refrigeration systems of the invention includ...	01/07/1997
5591541	High steel content thin walled anode can This invention pertains to alkaline electrochemical cells, typically to metal-air cells of the button-type. Non-reactive elements of cells of the invention are thinner than corresponding non-reactive elements of prior art cells. Such elements can be made ...	01/07/1997
5589109	Method for producing a cathode material containing silver and bismuth Solid divalent silver oxide is reacted in hot aqueous alkaline reaction medium with a solid bismuth component and a reducing agent. The reaction product comprises a novel compound containing silver, bismuth, and oxygen, which is used in making cathode pel...	12/31/1996
5587259	Metal-air cathode and cell having a hardened current collecting substrate A metal current collecting substrate for an air cathode in an electrochemical metal air cell is provided for, wherein the substrate is hardened by one of the steps of sandblasting, shotblasting, plastic deformation of the substrate below the recrystalliza...	12/24/1996
5582932	Tempered thin-walled cathode can This invention pertains to alkaline electrochemical cells, typically to metal-air cells of the button-type. Non-reactive elements of cells of the invention are thinner than corresponding non-reactive elements of prior art cells. Such elements can be made ...	12/10/1996
5571590	Methods of making papermaking felt and substrate This invention pertains to papermaking felts, methods of making such felts, methods of using the felts, and methods of making paper using such felts. A felt of the invention contains at least one substrate web having a fuse-bonded joint extending across t...	11/05/1996
5562403	Load forming apparatus and methods This invention is a novel load forming system, including a layer forming station, a load forming station, and a transfer vehicle for transferring to a load forming station, a layer at a time, units of material which have been formed into layers at a layer...	10/08/1996
5544851	Bracket for exterior mountings on buildings This invention pertains to brackets for mounting fixtures and the like to buildings, especially at elevated locations and to servicing such fixtures. Brackets of the invention include a wall mount subassembly for mounting directly to e.g. a vertical wall ...	08/13/1996
5537865	Apparatus and methods for testing transmissions This invention pertains to transmission testers, and specifically to automatic transmission testers, and methods for their use. The headstock is mounted for pivotation about a vertical axis. A novel eddy current brake provides active control of loading of...	07/23/1996

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