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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 |
| 7204394 | Liquid container having gate valve A container for storing and dispensing liquids such as gasoline has a gate valve wherein the gate valve comprises a thin, substantially flat slide member optionally angled at a portion thereof. The gate valve member is slidably positioned within a similarly shaped c... | 04/17/2007 |
| 6935147 | Key with indicator and retractable shield The key with a lock-unlock indicator is operable with a complementary lock set. The key has a body and an elongated key stem extending therefrom. A toggle bar is pivotally mounted or disposed on the key stem. The toggle bar operates in conjunction with a lock cam an... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6352086 | Pressure relief nipple for RV hook-up A pressure relief device is placed in line with a water supply hose for a recreational vehicle to facilitate bleeding off back pressure when disconnecting the hose from a water hook-up. The device has a tubular nipple with a needle-valve assembly affixed ... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6000390 | Control mechanism with gas safety valve for a gas range The gas safety valve includes a valve that is solenoid actuated in a fashion to interrupt the flow of gas from the gas line to the stove. A remotely located switch including a key locking mechanism can be mounted at any convenient but safe location. A key... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5996613 | Safety and default valve A safety and default valve in which a protective cup-shaped cap (11) incorporating a fixed lock (17) is housed freely rotatably on a control cap (16) with at least one engagement zone (17, 17A) for an ordinary operating wrench. A releasable engagement is ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5950665 | Slide valve The present invention relates to an improved slide valve. A seal support web is positioned in the center of the fluid opening of a movable slide element. The seal support web has a triangular portion that tapers down to a single support beam. The support ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5934313 | Fluid flow control valve A fluid flow control valve suitable for fitting to the fuel line (16, 18) of an internal combustion engine has a valve member (12) and a spring (14) urging the valve member (12) to a closed position where the valve member seals against a valve seat (13). ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5515703 | Motorcycle anti-theft fuel lock A fuel line valve locking assembly for a motorcycle that is in fluid communication with a main tank inlet, a reserve tank inlet and an outlet and which selectively locks a fuel supply line valve closed, open to the main tank inlet, or open to the reserve ... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5499653 | Security devices for fluid flow lines A security device, particularly for a motor vehicle, which is adapted to isolate the fuel supply from the engine of the vehicle is disclosed. The security device comprises a first body member locatable at one side of a vehicle floor and a second body memb... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5400766 | Gas appliance stove safety valve system A gas appliance stove safety valve system that incorporates a safety valve assembly between the gas line manifold of the stove and the wall shut-off valve from the main gas line. The safety valve assembly is mounted adjacent the rear of the gas appliance ... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5392805 | Frost-resistant hydrant A frost-resistant hydrant includes a conduit or body tube connected with a fluid source, a valve, an actuator stem connected with the valve, and a flow-through stem defined by a fluid passage through the valve and the actuator stem. The valve preferably i... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5370624 | Catheter with deactivatable side port A catheter having a side port for selective infusion of fluids is disclosed. The side port may be deactivated so that the catheter can be used as a non-side port catheter. The side port is rotable about the catheter housing to; block off access to the cat... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5313975 | Gas lockout system A propane gas distribution system according to the present invention substantially enhances safety by providing a gas lockout device within the enclosure containing the distribution lines to the propane appliances for closing off a gas distribution line i... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5279549 | Closed ventilation and suction catheter system A closed ventilation and suction catheter system for aspirating or suctioning the bronchial tree or trachea of a patient including a dual lumen catheter, the proximal end of the catheter is connected to a dual valve assembly which is connected to separate... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5205312 | Fire hydrant locking arrangement A fire hydrant locking arrangement which is intended for utilization on a conventional fire hydrant. Moreover, also disclosed is a method of producing a fire hydrant locking arrangement through a heat-meltable locking ring which will inhibit the unauthori... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5074134 | Lockable adjustment mechanism A lockable adjustment mechanism (1) for an adjustable component (2), the adjustment mechanism (1) comprising a first rotatable body portion (3) adapted in use to receive and be attached to a threaded elongated adjustment member (4) of the adjustable compo... | 12/24/1991 |
| 4984667 | Coupling device A security device is provided for coupling a rotational input force to an output shaft and includes a tubular housing with first and second ends and an internally-threaded bore extending therebetween. An externally-threaded screw member is threadably and ... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4881388 | Lock for a brake valve A simple lock device for use on a valve of the push-pull or plunger operated type includes a tubular casing defined by a outer shell and an inner core, which is connected to the plunger of a valve so that the valve can be operated by pushing the casing ag... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4765362 | Anti-theft system for vehicles A system for installation in mechanized vehicles which have an hydraulic brake system prevents the unauthorized operation of such vehicles and includes a valve of a special construction which comprises a housing provided with inlet ports and outlet ports ... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4554946 | Device to prevent fuel flow from a fuel tank to an engine A device is used to control the passage of fuel from a fuel tank to an engine. The device comprises a body including a chamber. An inlet member is connected to the body and has an inlet passageway for placing the fuel tank in fluid communication with the ... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4300525 | Safe knob A control knob for turning on or off a burner of a kitchen gas stove, the knob including a cam-faced spur on a side of the knob shank which travels behind a stationary stop mounted on the stove when the knob is being turned to shut off the gas, the stop p... | 11/17/1981 |
| 4298021 | Winterizing apparatus for recreational vehicles, vacation homes and the like An improved winterizing system for a recreational vehicle or vacation home for the prevention of freezing and damage to the plumbing, the system providing for the sequential energizing of solenoid valves and the pump switch to effect the distribution of a... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4292995 | Locking valve apparatus The locking valve apparatus includes a valve housing containing a rotatable cylinder lock with a keyway extending into the cylinder from one end and with a stationary cylindrical member of the valve housing encircling this rotatable cylinder. An alignment... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4174725 | Antitamper arrangement for a locking fuel shutoff valve An arrangement is disclosed for use in conjunction with an antitheft locking fuel line shutoff valve for automotive vehicles which prevents efforts at bypassing or tampering with the valve in attempts to circumvent the locking fuel line shutoff valve. The... | 11/20/1979 |
| 4084657 | Method and apparatus for preventing theft of idling vehicles A valve positioned in the fuel supply line of a vehicle has two positions selectable by means of a key-operated lock. In the first position, the valve permits full fuel flow allowing the vehicle to operate in its normal manner. In the second position, the... | 04/18/1978 |
| 4010984 | Internal hydraulic sealing for a vehicle locking device For use, for example, in an anti-theft device having a lock, a piston moves in a cylinder having variant bores which provide upper and lower tapers. During factory assembly, a soft metal liner is deformed upon such tapers whereby to prevent, during later ... | 03/08/1977 |
