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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6402962 | Self-cleaning filter with bypass A self-cleaning filter with a bypass port is provided for a washing machine that recirculates water back to the wash tub. The filter includes a housing with a filter element disposed therein. The filter element normally filters lint and other material fro... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6357346 | Meat skinning machine A meat skinning machine has a frame with an elongated skinning blade mounted thereon. The skinning blade has an elongated cutting edge. An elongated gripper roll is rotatably mounted on the frame adjacent the blade for pulling the meat product to be skinn... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6343032 | Non-volatile spin dependent tunnel junction circuit A device and method for sensing the status of a non-volatile magnetic latch. A cross-coupled inverter pair latch cell is employed for the data sensing. During the `Sense` cycles, the inputs to the latch cell are from spin dependent tunneling effect device... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6342217 | Radiation enhanced gene therapy for tumors expressing a gene for a viral pyrimidine kinase in the presence of a 5'-halogenated pyrimidine The present invention pertains to combination radio therapy of tumors and more specifically to pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment by gene therapy designed to sensitize tumors in animals, notably humans, and render them more susceptible ... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6341517 | Wire bending apparatus A wire bending device includes an upright frame and a wire feed hopper for dispensing wire rods. A wire bending section is mounted on the frame, and at least one transport arm is pivotally mounted on the frame, the transport arm operative to transport wir... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6340790 | Means and method for integrated lighting fixture supports and components A device and method for rigidly elevating a structure includes a base member securable in the ground and which has a portion extending above the ground. A pole section, having a bore inside a lower end, and an upper end, can be stacked upon the base membe... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6340658 | Vegetable-based transformer oil and transmission line fluid A vegetable oil-based electrically-insulating fluid. This fluid is environmentally-friendly and has a high flash point and a high fire point. The base oil is hydrogenated to produce maximum possible stability of the oil, or alternatively, is a higher olei... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6331104 | Continuous food processing system A method and apparatus of continuously processing an elongated strand (1) of plastic edible material coated with a coagulated coating. A co-extruder (6) has interchangeable parts (9B) to provide strands of varying diameter. The strand is conveyed through ... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6330779 | Insulated ceiling for metal buildings and method of installing same A method of forming an insulated ceiling includes attaching an insulated panel to the lower flange of the purlins to form an insulatable space between the panel, the purlins, and the exterior skin of a building. The space is then filled with insulation ma... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6330767 | Unloading system for particulate materials bins An apparatus for efficiently removing grain from a grain storage device, which uses a plurality of augers. An unloading auger is used to begin removal of grain from a grain storage device. As the amount of grain decreases, a proximity sensor sends an acti... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6330785 | Wheel rake spring assembly A lifting force is applied to a wheel rake arm through a spring assembly wherein a coil spring is placed in compression rather than tension. In the preferred embodiment a rod is connected at one end to a rake wheel arm and the free end of the rod extends ... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6327732 | Fluid balancing ring and method for using same A fluid balancing ring includes a plurality of partitions forming a circular array of sub-chambers around its circumference. A valve is associated with each of the partitions and is movable in response to the centrifugal force of the rotating balance ring... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6327729 | Washer lid having fluid dispenser and method for using same A washing machine lid includes a fluid chamber on its lower surface. The fluid chamber has a fill opening and a dispensing opening. A removable valve is within the dispensing opening. The lid includes a lid frame and a housing detachably mounted to one an... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6326470 | Enhancement of accessibility of cellulose by expansins Plant cell expansion is regulated by wall relaxation and yielding, which is thought to be catalyzed by elusive "wall loosening" enzymes. By employing a reconstitution approach, we initially found that a crude protein extract from the cell walls of growing... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6325711 | Twister mechanism for a sausage making machine A twister mechanism for sausage encasing has a first housing member (12) having a center bore. A rotatable ring (22) has a center bore (26) concentric with the center bore of the housing. A rotatable sleeve (24) is mounted on the ring and forms the center... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6325120 | Cover for earth boring drill A cover for an earth boring tool having a canopy with opposite sides, opposite ends, a top portion, and a bottom portion. A plurality of straps are secured to one side of canopy, extend across the open bottom portion, and are detachably secured to the opp... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6324979 | Electro-pyrotechnic initiator An device for use in an electro-pyrotechnic initiator comprises a header, a foil resistive strip, a substrate, and a current source. The substrate is mounted on the header. The foil resistive strip is mounted on the substrate. The energy source is connect... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6324913 | Method for determining the operating speed, working pressure and pivot angle of an axial piston unit for a hydrostatic drive mechanism A method for determining system parameters, such as the operating speed, working pressure and pivot angle of an axial piston unit in which the operating speed, working pressure and pivot angle are determined by means of a frequency analysis of a detected ... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6326346 | Stain removing compositions containing particular isolated and pure proteolytic enzymes Stain removing compositions which can be granular detergents, liquid detergents, granular stain removers, liquid stain removers, household cleaners, food industrial cleaners, and the like, containing proteolytic enzymes derived from bacterium No. 177, are... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6321485 | Fluid exchange system and method A fluid exchange system includes at least one container. A feed tube connected to a fluid source is positioned to dispense fluid into the container. A drain tube is connected to the container and is adapted to remove fluid from the container. The containe... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6319292 | Method for making capacitor pellet and lead assembly A capacitor includes a porous pellet formed from compressed conductive particles. The pellet has a lead receiving external surface. The conductive particles at the lead receiving surface are fused together to create a fused layer on the external surface o... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6319118 | Seed package handling system for test plot combine A seed package handling system for a test plot combine. A seed packaging assembly in the combine packages the seeds and deposits the packages onto a conveyor, which transports the packages to a first hopper. After the first hopper has received a predeterm... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6318936 | Plunge router adjustment mechanism and method A plunge router adjustment mechanism including a drive shaft longitudinally fixed but rotatable in a base plate and extending towards an opposite end of the plunge router. A carriage moveable along the drive shaft is connectable to the router housing. Opt... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6318693 | Portable storage building with concrete floor and method assembling and moving same A concrete floor of a portable storage building is made for one or more storage units with each unit including a floor made through use of a single pair of mold sections or a plurality of pairs of mold sections interconnected for multiple storage units. E... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6318241 | Piston for a hydrostatic cylinder block A piston for use in the cylinder block of a hydraulic power unit. The piston has an elongated cylindrical body and one end terminating in a spherical surface. The piston is composed of a body and insert which are made from different materials, preferably ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6318020 | Thermochromic fishing lure and method of making same An improved fishing lure is provided wherein the surface of the lure includes a multi-layered thermochromic surface. The thermochromic surface responds in different temperature ranges so that as the temperature changes, the surface displays a sequence of ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6317994 | Robot alignment apparatus and method for using same A robot aligning apparatus includes a pointer which may be connected to either the robot or the tool carried by the robot. The apparatus also includes a stationary post having a sleeve mounted thereon. The robot or the tool with the pointer mounted thereo... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6317906 | Strainer assembly for bathtub drains and the like A strainer assembly for bathtub drains has a strainer body with a circular horizontal flange having a center opening and which is adapted to fit over and around a vertically disposed drain port in the bottom of a tub or the like. A hollow bushing extensio... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6320123 | System and method for shielding electrical components from electromagnetic waves A method and system for shielding electrical components from electromagnetic waves is provided. The enclosure is lined with layers of lead and copper. These layers are electrically connected to wires that route electricity generated by an electromagnetic ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6317359 | Non-volatile magnetic circuit A device and method for sensing the status of a non-volatile magnetic latch. A cross-coupled inverter pair latch cell is employed for the data sensing. During the `Sense` cycles, the inputs to the latch cell are from Giant Magneto-Resistive effect devices... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6315993 | Serpulina pilosicoli competitive exclusion product A competitive exclusion product is described which includes a substantially pure culture of the bacterium species Serpulina pilosicoli, or a genetic equivalent thereof. When administered to an animal, the S. pilosicoli colonizes the cecal wall to prevent ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6315653 | Mounting assembly for detachably supporting and orienting stuffing tubes on sausage encasing machines A stuffing tube mounting assembly has an elongated barrel with a forward end terminating in a cylindrical barrel portion. A hollow elongated stuffing horn having a rearward end is detachably telescopically mounted on the barrel portion. Interlocking surfa... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6314996 | Foam marking system A foam marking system is provided with separate tanks for water and foam concentrate. A water pump and a concentrate pump deliver water and concentrate from the respective tanks to a mixing chamber at a pre-selected ratio. The water pump is controlled by ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6314864 | Closed cavity piston for hydrostatic units A closed cavity piston assembly includes a piston body, a separately formed piston cap sealingly joined to the body, and an elongated stem integrally formed with one of the piston body or the cap. In one embodiment, the stem is integrally formed with the ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6314841 | Multi-purpose hand tool A hand tool includes an elongated substantially rigid body having generally opposite first and second ends. The first end has a first socket of a given width and depth formed longitudinally therein. A first slot extends longitudinally into the first end a... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6314729 | Hydraulic fan drive system having a non-dedicated flow source A specific type of hydraulic fan drive system is provided for engine drive machines, such as on road and off road machines, such as buses, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, and so on. The hydraulic fan drive systems turn a cooling fan (39) w... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6314686 | Light seal for use with robotic equipment A light seal for use with robotic equipment includes a window having a divider panel rotatably mounted therein. Flexible sealing flaps at the opposite sides of the window opening engage the divider panel when the divider panel is in a sealed position to p... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6315689 | Power transmitting device with multiple overdriver A clutchless automatic transmission comprises a hyper-overdrive for connecting first and second drive transmitting members, and a planetary transmission for varying the speed and direction of the output shaft with respect to the second drive transmitting ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6312001 | Motive vehicle A motive vehicle comprises a frame, a front wheel, two rear wheels, a seat, a handle, a headset, and a pedal device. A front sprocket is coupled to the pedal device and a rear sprocket is connected to a differential. The motive vehicle is powered by human... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6311421 | Cross-fire breech plug A breech plug having an elongated body with external threads that is threadably mounted adjacent to the rearward end of the bore of a barrel of a conventional muzzle-loading rifle. The body having both forward and rearward ends with a circular depression ... | 11/06/2001 |
