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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7516527 | Method of repairing a worn skid plate on a circular saw A repair assembly for the skid plate of a circular saw and its associated method of repair. If a circular saw has a skid plate that is worn to a point where it needs replacement, this repair assembly is used to reinforce the worn skid plate so it can again be used. ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7513024 | Method for repairing structural cracks A crack repair method includes forming a pair of holes into a surface of a structural workpiece on opposite sides of the crack, forming a slot into the surface of the structural workpiece to connect the holes on opposite sides of a crack, installing the cammed drawb... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7389573 | Method of retrofit installation of a portable swimming pool barrier fence The installation and removal of a portable but sturdy pool barrier fence uses the hardware installed for attaching a safety pool cover during the pool use season. Multiple rectangular panel frames support a mesh fabric. Each panel has a lower horizontal frame member... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7229051 | Support device for guidewires and catheters and method of use thereof A support device for supporting at least one medical wire adjacent a supporting surface. The support device comprises a plate-shaped holder portion defining a peripheral edge, the holder portion comprising a support slot defining a loading opening made in the periph... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7076017 | Apparatus and method for repairing reactor vessel cladding using a seal plate A seal plate for repairing damaged areas in a pressure vessel cladding includes a first side and an opposing second side and a sealing portion located on the second side, with the sealing portion circumscribing the seal plate. The seal plate also includes a seal lip... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7047613 | Blade assembly for double end nibbler tool A blade or punch assembly for double-ended nibbler tools which affords easier removal by in part providing a blade having central portions of a single diameter equal to or slightly less than the composite bore through which it is adapted to extend. ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7028935 | Apparatus and method for shredding wet chip materials A shredder apparatus and method for shredding wet chip materials in which the shredder utilizes a shredder mechanism having a shaft attached to a frame, a bearing assembly disposed on the shaft, and a rotatable rotor disposed on the bearing assembly. First shredder ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021455 | Wet chip pick-up assembly A wet chip pick-up assembly includes a slotted rotary drum. A comb member is seated for movement in each of the drum slots. A friction drive assembly frictionally engages the drum causing the drum to rotate which, in turn, causes the comb members to rotate. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6681466 | Router replacement method A method for easily removing portions of aircraft skin damaged by pressure cycles and corrosion. The method includes inspecting both upper and lower portions of the skin. Using a special router and guide, the damaged skin is then removed and replaced. The... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6464424 | Repaired shroud assembly for boiling water reactor A method of repairing a crack in a boiling water reactor shroud includes forming a pair of slots in the shroud on opposite sides of the crack in angled relation to one another so that the lateral spacing between the slots increases in a direction parallel... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6212750 | Method of repairing cracks A method and apparatus for repairing a casting in a cold metal repair process includes a plurality of drilling fixtures which facilitate the creation of one or more lock receiving recesses positioned generally transverse to the casting crack. The lock rec... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6142165 | Method and apparatus for installing a branch connector from the top of an excavation The invention relates to a method and apparatus for installing a branch connector on a buried pipe for transporting a fluid, and to do so by means of a multi-purpose long handle from the top of an excavation. The apparatus comprises a bottom saddle positi... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6067338 | Reactor core shroud repair using thermally tensioned links to apply compression across shroud vertical seam weld An apparatus for repairing the core shroud of a nuclear reactor having one or more cracked vertical seam welds. The repair involves machining two holes in the shroud on opposing sides of the cracked vertical seam weld and then attaching two flexible links... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6032696 | Bottom nozzle repair apparatus Apparatus for repairing a breach in a lower nozzle of a glass lined vessel which includes an internal flange having an upper surface, a lower surface, an outside end surface and an inside end surface. The apparatus further includes an insert tube having a... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5956834 | Automobile headliner repair system A headliner repair system for repairing a sagging headliner in an automobile, comprising a pair of anchors attached with a tether. The anchors comprise a flange having a center, and a screw extending from the center of each flange. The tether is rope-like... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5924257 | Compression repair plug A method and assembly for forming a compression seal about a stud in a base, for the purpose of effecting repairs in coatings over the base. The method comprises forming a compression seal about a stud in a base which comprises placing layers of a compres... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5920976 | Apparatus and method for remotely sealing a damaged pipe A remote pipe sealing system comprising an insertion tool and a seal apparatus for providing sealing to a damaged pipe. The sealing apparatus includes a cover member and a tool attachment member. The insertion tool includes a guide member and a handle hav... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5905771 | Reactor core shroud repair using splice plate to bridge weld seam An apparatus for repairing a shroud in which one or more seam welds are cracked. The repair involves the attachment of a splice bracket to the shroud so that the bracket bridges the cracked weld seam and is applicable to both vertical and horizontal weld ... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5893534 | Structural apparatus and design to prevent oil can movement of webs in aircraft pressure bulkheads The problem solved by this invention is to eliminate an oil can movement of the web of an aircraft pressurized bulkhead. A hat section support stiffener is attached to the web by an adhesive. Two end brackets are attached by Hi-Loc bolts to bulkhead stiff... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5870871 | Sump liner and method of installation This invention includes repair of an existing underground sump without the need for costly and time consuming excavation. A plurality of liner-forming pieces are placed inside the underground sump to create a liner preferably substantially conforming to t... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5682678 | Mechanical repair for a honeycomb panel A method of reinforcing a sandwich panel having opposed first and second skins spaced apart by a core having a thickness "F" in a manner to preserve the spacing between the skins, including the steps of boring an in-line hole through the panel to provide ... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5618074 | Bracket support The invention is directed to large metal bumper mount assemblies secured to the front bumper of large tractor trailer trucks. A flower section of the bumper mount is easily broken off at its attachment to the bumper due to minor impacts with objects there... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5553367 | Method for repairing a machine having a support structure and worn components The disclosure involves a structural combination and a method for attaching a machine component such as a number of arc-shaped gear segments to a supporting segment mounting pad. As new, each gear segment is furnished with a number of openings, all of the... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5521951 | Reactor core shroud repair with tapered pins A method and an apparatus for repairing a shroud in which one or more shroud girth seam welds have experienced SCC. The method involves the placement of a plurality of brackets around the outer circumference of the shroud at a plurality of azimuthal posit... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5410795 | Method of assembly and apparatus for a screen in a centrifugal separator In a centrifugal separator having a vertical drive mechanism including a drive shaft, a flight assembly attached to the drive shaft, a frustoconical screen assembly around the flight assembly driven by the drive mechanism and a rounded support basket to s... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5402570 | Method for repairing boiling water reactor shrouds A method of repairing nuclear reactor core shrouds having horizontal cracks in heat affected zones of welds includes applying vertical compressive forces to the shroud in situ to urge opposed surfaces of the cracks toward one another. A plurality of tie r... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5392322 | Shroud repair clamp A method and an apparatus for repairing a shroud in which the top guide support ring has been subjected to stress corrosion cracking. The method involves the placement of a plurality of clamps around the outer circumference of the shroud at a plurality of... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5345665 | Replaceable wrap for scroll housing in centrifugal separator A liner or wrap for use in the scroll or discharge housing of a centrifugal separator device. The wrap comprises a one-piece, elongated strip of material which is releasably secured to the interior wall which is replaceable in the event of excessive wear.... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5197177 | Device for repairing or renewing container nozzles of enamelled apparatus The device for repairing or renewing nozzles (1) of containers (2) consists of a surface-protected replacement nozzle (3) with an inner flange (4) and an outer flange (5), which is passed through the nozzle (1) to be repaired or through the associated con... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5181434 | Apparatus and method for refurbishing a drive tumbler An improved tumbler for use in pad driven machinery or the like utilizes a plurality of replaceable wear members mounted to a reel assembly on the conventional tumbler hub. The wear members engage the cleats of the pads to impart relative motion and bear ... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5174007 | Weldless panel patching method A method and apparatus for patching a hole in a panel without the use of a bonding agent or the aid of a welding apparatus. The method encompasses the placing of a patch within the confines of a hole. The patch is of a configuration which is within a clos... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5090109 | Method to replace a solenoid unit in a starter motor assembly An improved method and apparatus are provided to replace a starter solenoid unit of a starter motor assembly, the original solenoid unit mounted into an open-ended lever housing cap by a plurality of crimps. The method and apparatus include drilling into ... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5079837 | Repair lining and method for repairing a heat exchanger tube with the repair lining A repair lining for a heat exchanger tube includes a sleeve having ends. A tubular basic body is disposed in the sleeve and has ends protruding beyond the ends of the sleeve. One of the ends of the basic body has a top part being supported on the sleeve a... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5052428 | Valve repair device The present invention provides a repair device for a cracked valve. The present invention is a valve with at least one crack on the packing nut or threaded portion thereof wherein the valve has a repair device for the crack installed thereon. The repair d... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5034254 | Blind-side panel repair patch A repair patch for damaged sections of panels made of composite materials, wherein the damaged section of the panel has been cut out by, for example, a hole cutting saw, includes a bolt which is inserted through the hole and a rigid washer on the bolt, of... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5027494 | Method of adjustably applying tension to a garage door The present invention relates to a novel strut and bracket apparatus for mounting to a section of an overhead garage door, the strut and bracket combination being utilized to selectively impart the desired tensile forces to the section, thereby correcting... | 07/02/1991 |
| 4972567 | Method for resurfacing flask walls Worn interior wall surfaces of a sand casting flask cope or drag frame are resurfaced by covering the surface with thin, metal liner plates. The liner plates are bolted to the flask walls by bolts that extend through bolt holes in the liner plates and wal... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4961799 | Blind-side panel repair method A method for repairing damaged sections of panels made of composite materials includes the steps of cutting the damaged section out of the panel and inserting, from the near-side, a bolt having a rigid washer, of about the same diameter as the hole to be ... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4936005 | Method of repairing a lay shaft A lay shaft repair kit and a method for its use is set forth wherein a lay shaft is utilized in a fuel injector control linkage and provides for the removal of a forward portion of the shaft, its replacement, and its splicing to the original lay shaft por... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4845828 | Method for repairing a metal casting having a crack or break therein A metal lock system is provided for securing a crack or break in a metal casting from further cracking, breaking, or leakage. The metal lock system includes a metal lock having parallel, flat top and bottom surfaces and a plurality of alternating large an... | 07/11/1989 |
