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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7370888 | Apparatus and method for enhancing tire traction An apparatus and method are provided that utilize a fluid to affect accumulations of water on a road surface in a path of a vehicle. The fluid can be water or an air-water mixture in the environment of the vehicle. A tire is used to gather the fluid. A structure, su... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7234730 | Traction control system The present invention provides a traction control system for a vehicle. The traction control system includes an energy radiator positionable in proximal relation to at least one of the vehicle tires. The traction control system further includes a control system havi... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7090441 | Insulation installation system An insulation installation system including: a supply of material having discrete elements and a self-contained applicator. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the insulation installation system further includes a work platform. The self-contained applicat... | 08/15/2006 |
| 6666385 | Plural component striping spray system and method The plural component striping spray system and method involves mixing two spray components by pumping them under pressure from heated supply systems and converting them into a fine spray within a spray gun where they mix by impingement before being blown ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6663016 | Applicator assembly for application of adhesives, sealants and coatings A melter, mixer and applicator system for applying coating or sealing compositions is disclosed. A diesel engine provides the motive force necessary to operate many of the components of the system. A tank surrounded by an internal heating system is provid... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6488217 | Anti-hydroplane system for tires An anti-hydroplane system for tires that includes a blower assembly in front of each of the tires of a vehicle. Each blower assembly discharges a high pressure stream into a water dispersal area in front of a respective one of the vehicle tires.... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6260608 | Windshield clearing and de-icing system A windshield clearing and de-icing system including a first housing having air inlet and outlet ports extending through walls of the first housing and further having fluid inlet and outlet ports extending through the walls of the first housing, and also i... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6227460 | Self-contained cleaning system A mobile pressure cleaning system contained in a mass-produced commercial van-type vehicle and including an engine and a pair of positive displacement pumps constantly driven by the engine to supply high pressure water and chemical additives to a pair of ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 5838880 | Ground heating system A ground heating system is provided comprising an internal combustion engine which has a shaft output and an exhaust gas stream. An electric alternator/generator is driven by the shaft output of the engine. A working fluid is provided for transferring hea... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5593091 | Dual solution application system A system for the mixing of two or more interacting heated solutions and the simultaneous application of the mixed interacting solutions to a fabric surface. The system is made up of a mobile supply base and an elongate applicator having a valved mixing ch... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5533671 | High pressure hot water chemical washer A high pressure hot water acid washer is towed to a site on a trailer. A chemical tank and gasoline and diesel fuel tanks are filled. A water supply hose is connected to a water tank. A power cord is connected to a power source. A float valve controls the... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5282590 | Method and apparatus for heating and delivering deicing fluids A storage tank is used to store a large quantity of pseudoplastic deicing fluid. The fluid is stored at an ambient storage temperature. The storage tank has an outlet which is preferably a valve located on the floor of the tank. A heater is provided to ra... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5242133 | Method and apparatus for heating and delivering deicing fluids A storage tank is used to store a large quantity of pseudoplastic fluid. The fluid is stored at an ambient storage temperature. The storage tank has an outlet which is preferably a valve located on the floor of the tank. A heater is provided to rapidly he... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5028017 | Mobile system for deicing aircraft A deicing system for applying a deicing mixture to an aircraft is provided. Water is enclosed in a first tank, and deicing fluid in a second tank. A first pump transfers water through a heater, to a heat exchanger located in the second tank. The deicing f... | 07/02/1991 |
| 4821958 | Mobile pressure cleaning unit A mobile cleaning unit for providing high pressure cleaning and rinsing sprays, comprising a van-type vehicle with separate sources of water and cleaning and treating solutions. The sprays may be heated by a self-contained water heater with a fuel ignitor... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4333607 | Proportional mix system and method for applying a thixotropic de-icing fluid to an aircraft A method and apparatus is disclosed for de-icing aircraft with hot water alone or with a mixture of hot water and a thixotropic de-icing fluid. The apparatus includes a centrifugal de-icing pump which is driven through a clutch only when de-icing fluid is... | 06/08/1982 |
| 4167193 | Apparatus for cleaning jet engine nozzles An apparatus is provided for cleaning residue fuel varnish and carbon from the fuel nozzles and guide vanes of a jet engine. The apparatus is constructed to dispense a detergent and water solution under sufficient pressure through the nozzles themselves t... | 09/11/1979 |
| 4073437 | Conversion package for aircraft de-icing machines A conversion unit for an aircraft de-icing machine which permits the machine to be easily converted to a much improved device without the necessity of completely remanufacturing the machine. The conversion unit comprises a frame which is secured to the re... | 02/14/1978 |
| 4034739 | Field sanitizing apparatus A chassis having a walking beam undercarriage suspends a carrier in an adjustable manner. The carrier is confined for vertical travel by chassis mounted guides and serves to carry a series of liner members defining multiple burning chambers. Each chamber ... | 07/12/1977 |
