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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5810259 | Fluid spray nozzle comprising an impeller with means to simplify removal and replacement of said impeller A liquid atomizing nozzle is provided which is designed to receive various types of impellers in a chamber just preceding an orifice for the purpose of fracturing the liquid such as water to thereby facilitate the generation of fine fogs or sprays. The in... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5335909 | Wood head no hosel golf club A wood head golf club is described in which the usual hosel is eliminated and provision is made for anchoring the graphite or other shaft within the club head within a rigid sleeve positioned therein, thus eliminating the objectional degree of rigidity im... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5294122 | Golf putter A golf putter having a head designed to function effectively, both on the green, on the fringe thereof as well as in the higher grass areas, which comprises a rectangular body with a flat base which helps prevent "heel high-toe high" formed with comb-like... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5265288 | Automatic emergency spray means Emergency eyewash spray device designed to eject an upward spray to engage the eyes to an affected individual in response to an electronic sensing device which is positioned to be activated at a distance ahead of the device in order to automatically open ... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5205552 | Swingweighted metalwood golf club and method of assembly thereof The invention relates to the incorporation of swingweights within the club heads of metalwood golf clubs of the type in which the head is formed of a metal shell which encloses a rigid cellular core, wherein a weight in the form of an elongated cylinder i... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5033702 | Hose support for waste disposal systems Apparatus is described herein for supporting a length of hose extending from an outlet such as the waste disposal outlet of a recreational vehicle to a disposal inlet. The apparatus includes a trough-like support which may be in sections supported by vert... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4955539 | Method and apparatus for converting pressurized low continuous flow to high flow in pulses This invention relates to a device and method for converting low continuous liquid flow to a high intermittent and pulsating flow. They are especially adapted for operating sprinklers, shower heads and venturi pumps at low flow. Applicant has accomplished... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4938420 | Device for irrigating plants A device for irrigating plants comprises a container adapted to be mounted adjacent to each plant to be irrigated and to be filled at a low rate over a long period of time, for example around-the-clock. The container further includes a water discharge con... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4925161 | Process for molding directionally-orientatable material using shear force A moulding process including: supplying molten, mouldable material to a mould cavity; subjecting at least a part of the supplied molten material to a shear force; causing the material to solidify while maintaining the shear force; and demoulding the moulded materia... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4892314 | Golf putter with detachable divot mender stored in grip A golf putter including a hollow shaft having a hand grip and a cap which surrounds the upper end of the shaft and a divot mending device positioned within such hollow end. The original cap over the end of the shaft is provided within an opening through w... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4855416 | Method for the manufacture of dextran sulfate and salts thereof A method for the preparation of dextran sulfate and salts thereof which comprises first forming a complex between sulfur trioxide and formamide at a controlled temperature between 15°-40° C. in the presence of dry nitrogen gas and thereafter reacting sa... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4813442 | Collapsible protective structure This application relates to a foldable and collapsible protective structure in the form of a canopy supported on a shaft mounted on a supporting base in which a plurality of radially positioned arms are actuated into open or closed position by means of a ... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4801317 | High efficiency particulate air filter and separators This invention relates to a pleated high efficiency particulate air filter and separators therefor in which the separators for filter media to be wound therearound comprise a lattice with tapered struts or spacers, a rounded pleat fold contacting member, ... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4799684 | Golf putter including divot repair device A golf putter including a shaft having a hand grip which surrounds the upper end of the shaft, and a divot mending device positioned within such hollow end. The divot mending device includes (a) a tined strip which provides divot mending capability, (b) a coni... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4794660 | Sheet anchoring device A retaining device for sheet materials such as bed sheets, etc. which comprises a pair of flat panels hinged together to form an elongated member with a pair of sections foldable over each other, one of said sections having a slot formed therein to receiv... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4788281 | Dextran hexonic acid derivative, ferric hydroxide complex and method manufacture thereof A novel hexonic acid derivative of dextran and a complex thereof with ferric hydroxide which complex is stable and non-toxic and has a high iron content are obtained under carefully controlled conditions by reacting dextran having a molecular weight range... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4784986 | Skin treatment compositions and method of use thereof Cosmetic preparations comprising water soluble fatty acid amide derivatives of hydrolyzed collagen are found to have a substantial degree of permeability to the stratum corneum of human skin and to be effective in improving skin texture, moisture retentio... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4747681 | Traction strip for eyewear Means, in the form of traction strips for attachment to eyeglasses at the inner surface of the nose bridge and/or to the inner surfaces of temple members which are easily applied and removed and which provide frictional engagement, said strips comprising ... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4721250 | Method and apparatus for effecting control of atmospheric temperature and humidity An environmental control system which atomizes filtered and purified or pretreated water introduced at high pressures through a plurality of spaced nozzles which have orifices having a diameter of about 10 microns to produce a mist of microscopic particle... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4716508 | Outdoor lighting pedestal A pedestal especially adapted for outdoor uses for supporting an electric lighting fixture is formed of precast concrete or similar material and formed with a concentric opening or chose to permit incorporation of electrical connectors therein. Said pedes... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4708724 | High efficiency particulate air filter and separators, therefor This invention relates to a pleated high efficiency particulate air filter and separators therefor in which the separators comprise a lattice with flat or rounded spacers, a rounded pleat fold contacting member, and vertically spaced apart air inlet and o... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4688276 | Emergency eye wash fountain An eye wash fountain device in which eye wash nozzles are attached to a unit which is separate from and removably attached to a conduit on an adapter for attachment to water supply, the adapter being provided with a valve to divert normal water flow to th... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4675924 | Emergency eye wash fountain An eye wash fountain device in which eye and face wash nozzles are attached to a unit which is separate from and removably attached to a sleeve or conduit on an adapter for attachment to water supply, said adapter being provided with a valve means to dive... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4676543 | Truck rack A rack for installation upon a truck body such as that of a pick-up truck or the like, in which upright supporting legs are installed adjacent to each corner of the truck body and a rack assembly is mounted upon said legs by means of unitary brackets havi... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4674660 | Measuring and dispensing canister A device for use in dispensing flowable materials comprising a container therefor having a dispensing opening on the bottom thereof which is adapted to be in selective alignment with a plurality of measuring tubes in a rotatable member which is rotatably ... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4659740 | Cosmetic preparations comprising novel elastin derivatives This invention relates to a cosmetic preparation which comprises novel derivatives of solubilized elastin which are fatty acid amides of elastin, and which have been found to permit deeper penetration and a higher percentage absorption of elastin into the... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4646731 | Self adhesive suture and bandage A novel type of self adhesive suture or bandage is described wherein the adhesive coated surface is protected against contact at its edges by means of folded protective strips providing tabs for removal of individual units from a protective backing and ap... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4643229 | Sewage disposal hose Flexible and expansible hose for use with recreational vehicles for waste disposal and the like is provided with an easily applied and removable protective sleeve which is coextensive therewith.... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4562962 | Sprinkling system and valve therefor A sprinkler or water circulating system having a selected number of sprinkler heads, bubblers or the like, each having an associated valve mechanism adapted to effect valve closure upon displacement of the sprinkler head, bubbler, etc., during water flow ... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4520107 | Tissue culture and cell growth-promoting material and its method of manufacture This invention relates to a novel cell growth-promoting material for use as a supplement to basal tissue culture media for the cultivation of animal cells in vitro and to the method for its preparation. More particularly, it relates to an infusion consist... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4507472 | Manufacture of diethylaminoethyl dextrans This invention relates to an improved process for the manufacture of diethylaminoethyl dextran (DEAE dextran) and the diethylaminoethyl derivative of hydrogenated dextran (DEAE hydrodextran). A product of greater purity and improved color is obtained by t... | 03/26/1985 |
| 4494770 | Vehicle suspension system This invention relates to a vehicle suspension system having one or more axles, and wheels carried by the axles, in which a member which supports the body of the vehicle is attached to said axle housing and is spaced therefrom and is supported by a struct... | 01/22/1985 |
| 4490470 | Process for the separation and purification of dextranase This invention relates to a novel process for the separation, purification and recovery of dextranase from impure solutions such as fermentation broth by precipitating a complex of dextranase with tannic acid and thereafter separating the purified dextran... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4485928 | Article storage rack The invention relates to a rack for the storage of shoes or other objects which is designed to be mounted on the ceiling or wall of a clothes closet having article retaining means positioned upon a platform which is forwardly slideable, preferably at a do... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4466698 | Emergency signalling device An emergency signalling device which will transmit a code signal by means of spaced reflective members rotatably mounted upon a member which may be driven by air currents. The device more particularly comprises a rotatably mounted surface such as a hemisp... | 08/21/1984 |
| 4370476 | Dextran polycarboxylic acids, ferric hydroxide complexes The present invention relates to novel dextran derivatives having a plurality of carboxylic acid groups positioned upon intermediate glucose or glucopyranose units of the dextran polymer, and substances formed therefrom by complexing or chelation with col... | 01/25/1983 |
| 4355980 | Method of forming dental restorations This invention relates to a novel method for preparing dental restorations and the product, thereof, in which a relatively hard alloy is utilized for casting a crown or inlay and a softer, more malleable alloy in particulate form is positioned in the mold... | 10/26/1982 |
| 4107346 | Dietary salt compositions This invention relates to a dietary salt composition for use as a replacement for salt in foods, and/or as a mineral supplement for use as a dietary adjunct, and method for its preparation, said salt composition to be physiologically balanced so that the ... | 08/15/1978 |
| 3985792 | Stable sodium acetylsalicylate and method for its manufacture A novel crystalline form of sodium acetylsalicylate (sodium aspirin) is obtained by first precipitating sodium aspirin dihydrate in crystalline form and thereafter dehydrating it to form anhydrous sodium aspirin. The process is carried out under controlle... | 10/12/1976 |
