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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6917156 | Fiber-based field emission display The invention relates to a field emission display constructed using an array of fibers and an orthogonal array of emitter electrodes. Each fiber in the fiber array contains an extraction electrode, spacer, a high voltage electrode and a phosphor layer. The array of ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6823886 | Dispenser containment A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid includes a double wall for at least part of the sump, and an interstitial space between the double wall. An indicator liquid is located in the space, and a sensor is in fluid communication with the space such that a change in ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6367643 | Cryostat, cryostat positioning method and cryostat alignment set A cryostatic vessel 12 is radially interconnected inside a tubular thermal shield 18. A shield first endplate 20 includes a plurality of spacers 30 which are disposed in axial abutment with a corresponding first endplate 14 of the vessel during assembly. ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6142296 | Dental implant package A dental implant package for supplying a dental implant and healing screw without impacting the sterility thereof is disclosed. The package comprises an elongated tubular housing with an open first end and a closed second end for receiving the dental impl... | 11/07/2000 |
| 5975335 | Chemical reaction vessel A pressure proof reaction vessel and the method of making and operating such a vessel wherein the vessel has a thin inner wall whose primary function is to conduct heat and a thick outer wall whose primary function is to contain the pressure with said inn... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5931334 | Thermal container with double metal wall and method for manufacturing it Double-walled thermal container, comprising a first inner vessel inserted in a second outer vessel. The two vessels are connected by a connecting element so as to form a vacuum interspace between the inner and outer vessels.... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5829625 | FRP double-wall tank and producing method therefor The invention aims to provide a FRP double-wall tank and a producing method therefor which can provide improved productivity and cost efficiency, the FRP double-wall tank comprising an inside wall of reinforced plastics and an outside wall of reinforced p... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5726529 | Spacer for a field emission display A spacer (200) for a field emission display (201) is disclosed. The spacer (200) includes a lower resistive region (220) and an upper insulative region (222). The spacer (200) has a member (210) which is coated with a resistive coating (212) extending bet... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5589631 | Leak detection with non-toxic liquids Systems for fluids (including liquids) and materials with a fluid phase. The material is confined in a primary containment, and a secondary containment is used to keep fluid leaking from the primary containment from the surrounding environs and to keep le... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5527705 | Roller bottle for trans-membrane co-culture of cells and method for its use A roller bottle for trans-membrane co-culture of cells includes an exterior receptacle with a longitudinal axis having a first chamber surrounded by a sidewall. The exterior receptacle has a first neck at one end having an opening therethrough providing f... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5492747 | Cargo vessel sidewall having a seamless interior liner and method for making the same The invention is a sidewall for a cargo vessel having a seamless, snag-free interior liner. The wall includes an exterior skin that is rivetted to a first side of a supporting sidepost, and a seamless, snag-free interior liner that is mounted to the secon... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5474202 | Method of making a water heater and an improved water heater structure A method of making a foamed-in-place insulated water heater is provided wherein isolation elements are positioned against a tank around the thermostats and spacer elements are positioned against the tank opposite the isolation elements. The water heater j... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5462191 | Double-walled underground storage tank A double-walled fiberglass reinforced resin underground storage tank including a generally cylindrical inner wall having a plurality of circumferential support ribs bonded thereto, at least one spacer filament mounted on the outer surface of the inner wal... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5443177 | Apparatus and method for encapsuling drums containing hazardous wastes Apparatus and method are provided for encapsuling hazardous wastes materials stored in drums. The drum is enclosed in an overcapsule that is grouted to the drum and the contents of the drum are stabilized if necessary with a solidification grout. Once the... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5395007 | Reusable container unit A reusable container unit for flowable materials, having enhanced puncture resistance and leak containment characteristics, and being readily handleable by conventional fork lift or the like equipment, comprising a metallic, substantially closed and conti... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5271493 | Tank vault A liquid container for the above-ground storage of flammable fuels is shown having an inner tank with a bottom surface, side surfaces, and a top surface placed within an outer shell having a bottom surface and side surfaces, The bottom surfaces of the inn... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5226556 | Case A case having an inner case and an outer case combined together by means of a flange and a low wall extending rearward from the flange provided around an open front side of the inner case and a projecting ridge having a low notch in an outer end on each i... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5224621 | Double wall underground storage tank An underground storage tank comprises a cylindrical inner wall, a cylindrical outer wall of plastic resin and reinforcement fibers, and a layer of spacer filaments wound around the inner wall, the spacer filaments separating the inner and outer walls, and... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5201432 | Containers The invention provides a plastic container for holding liquid having a base, a pair of side walls, and a pair of end walls. The container is formed as an injection molding and the pairs of side walls and pairs of end walls each have a reinforced double wa... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5009312 | Container and improved method for carrying and transporting computer tape cartridges A container for carrying and transporting computer tape cartridges comprising a container top pivotally secured to a container base. Both the top and the base are provided with hollow walls and ends. Both the base and the top are further provided with rib... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4948007 | Underground storage tank of corrosion-resistant materials with internal steel rib A steel rib, designed for affixation to the interior of an underground storage tank, provides improved compression characteristics, with a reduction in cost of preparation and materials. The rib is provided with diametrically opposed vents, which may be f... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4877128 | Baby bottle caddy A baby bottle caddy carrying container is set forth wherein the container is formed with an interior flexible matrix of four compartments formed of wall structure of a flexible, relatively thin first thickness spaced from an exterior wall surface of a sec... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4874088 | Container and method for carrying and transporting computer tape cartridges A container for carrying and transporting computer tape cartridges comprising a container top pivotally secured to a container base. Both the top and the base are provided with hollow walls and ends. Both the base and the top are further provided with rib... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4871087 | Reusable container dispenser for ultra high purity chemicals and method of storage In one embodiment, the container/dispenser for an ultra high purity chemical includes a thin walled inner container made of TEFLON polymer. The thin walled inner container is closed at the top by an inner container lid. An outer container surrounds the in... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4842909 | Container for storing liquids comprising carbon-carbon composites Carbon bonded carbon fiber composites are useful to minimize or eliminate volatility, splashing and losses (e.g., due to the effect of applied forces) of liquids in containers, especially of liquid cryogens in dewars. They are also useful as getters for g... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4821915 | Twin wall fiberglass tank and method of producing the same A twin wall fiberglass tank and method of producing the same has an inner wall, an outer wall, and a core disposed between the inner and outer walls which forms a plurality of air gaps. Each of the inner and outer walls is formed of one or multiple layers... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4809352 | Inflatable cooler This invention comprises an inflatable cooler having an inflatable container and an inflatable lid. Secured to the bottom wall of the inflatable container is a reinforcing member for supporting the weight of objects carried by the container. The reinforci... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4780947 | Method of making double wall storage tank with channeled spacer means A double wall tank for the storage of liquids is manufactured from a rigid single wall inner tank by applying to at least a portion of the exterior surface of the inner tank a hardenable synthetic resin spacer material and forming in the spacer material o... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4746017 | Safety container for glass vials A protective safety container for encasing toxic drug filled glass vials is disclosed. The container includes a molded plastic body that is shaped to conform to the shape of a vial to be protected. A plurality of spaced longitudinal ribs are formed on the... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4703853 | Blow-molded three section storage case A storage case for a video cassette. The case is in the general form at a book and is openable to a flat condition. A hollow wall, blow-molded construction imparts structural rigidity to the case and also provides shock resistance for its contents. The ca... | 11/03/1987 |
| 4696240 | Safety container A safety container, for example a strong box or safe, having rigid walls which provide safety against drilling and cutting with a torch. The wall has an external layer of heat-resistant chrome-nickel steel, and an internal wall of non-alloyed steel which ... | 09/29/1987 |
| 4671406 | Convertible tennis ball container A container designed for the containment and storage of a plurality of tennis balls defining a package for retail sale thereof specifically structured to be convertible, after removal of the tennis balls, into a vessel for the storage and drinking of a li... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4578137 | Chemical bath apparatus and support assembly A chemical bath apparatus is disclosed in which an open topped beaker having a heater mounted to the exterior wall thereof is supported in an open topped surrounding housing or shell by a support assembly, the beaker being in spaced relation to the shell.... | 03/25/1986 |
| 4552166 | Secondary containment system and method A storage system with 100% secondary containment includes a rigid outer vessel, a flexible cell inner vessel and a spacer layer therebetween. The region between the outer and inner vessels is monitored for leakage through either the rigid outer vessel or ... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4537328 | Storage tank A storage tank, principally for fluids, having an inner primary tank formed of steel, and having a plastic coating, and an outer tank formed of sheet material composed of glass fibers and plastic resin, and having a coating of glass fibers and resin appli... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4498378 | Vacuum container for meat products Apparatus for processing meat sections under atmospheric pressure and under a high vacuum, and having, a container of generally square cross-section and having an open top, reinforcing members attached at spaced apart intervals on the exterior of each of ... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4496073 | Cryogenic tank support system A single-stage cryogenic tank support system is disclosed having a large-radius support tube surrounding an internal storage tank, both of which are enclosed by an external shell. The attachment tube is secured to the internal storage tank and external sh... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4487332 | Cryostat vessel wall spacing system In a cryostat of the type having nested vessels, a cryostat vessel wall spacing system wherein a plurality of rigid spacer stubs are secured between the vessel walls of adjacent vessels. The spacer stubs are mounted on the wall of an inner vessel to exten... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4457449 | Pressure tank for hot fluids or agents A pressure tank for hot fluids or agents, with the metallic wall thereof having interspaces and an inner layer with a plurality of layers placed therearound. The interspaces are arranged behind, that is, outwardly of, the inner layer, or between two layer... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4427123 | Stainless steel thermos bottle A stainless steel thermos bottle comprising inner and outer bottles made of stainless steel, the inner and outer bottles being joined together at tip portions of their bottlenecks to form a double-walled construction, the space created between the two bot... | 01/24/1984 |
