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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4341177 | Small watercraft A small watercraft including a hull of longitudinally elongated shape having a deck in its upper part, and an engine for thrusting the watercraft forwardly. The hull is formed in the forward and rearward portions of its lower part with water accommodation... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341178 | Method of and apparatus for detecting leakage into the bilge of a sea vessel In a sea vessel having a bilge pump energized in response to bilge water level, an operating parameter of the bilge pump, such as on-time or water output, is monitored and compared with a normal or expected reference value of the parameter to indirectly d... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341179 | Developing device The present invention provides a developing device for conducting image development with the use of a magnetic developer containing magnetic powder in a proportion not less than 20 wt. % and having a mean particle size not less than 5 microns and with a m... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341180 | Animal litter and process An animal litter is prepared by de-watering rejects of a secondary fiber plant, incorporating a deodorant therein, for example, sodium bicarbonate, pelletizing, and drying. The rejects on a dry basis consist essentially of about 50 percent to about 90 per... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341181 | Livestock confinement pasture machine The livestock confinement pasture machine (10) includes a confinement unit (12) for confining livestock within a defined area. A drive assembly (36) is mounted upon the confinement unit (12) for moving the confinement unit (12) at a preset speed. The driv... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341182 | Animal watering apparatus A parallel array of a lower elongated plastic water pipe, an intermediate elongated compression member, and an upper tensioned cable is supported at the ends by rigid end support members. Animal operated drinker valves, mounted within upward opening cups,... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341183 | Veterinary apparatus A typical embodiment of the invention provides a means for applying a therapeutic liquid spray to the leg of a horse. A plastic bucket, for example, contains a top header and a bottom header joined in fluid communication by means of pivotally mounted spra... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341184 | Method and device avoiding the pollution of the atmosphere by noxious gases The formation of noxious exhaust gases is prevented in internal combustion engines by passing steam in contact with an element comprising cerium and germanium and then to a location at which the formation of the noxious gases would normally take place.... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341185 | Fluid-cooled valve housing for an engine having two exhaust valves per cylinder A valve housing for an internal combustion engine having more than one intake or exhaust valve per cylinder includes complementary upper 14 and lower 16 members, with a transverse junction plane 17 intersecting a longitudinal partition 10 which divides an... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341186 | Air intake system for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine An air intake system for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine, especially an internal combustion engine with fuel injection, the intake system including a multi-partite distributor housing to which are connected first and second individual intake p... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341187 | Seal for internal combustion engine having a noise-deadening shroud A seal for use on a noise-deadening shroud encasing an internal combustion engine, particularly the portion thereof which encases the muffler. A gap is formed between the outlet pipe for the muffler and the wall of the opening in the enclosure for the muf... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341188 | Two-cycle internal combustion engine including means for varying cylinder port timing The two-cycle internal combustion engine includes an engine block having a cylindrical wall defining a cylinder having a head end, a piston mounted for reciprocative movement in the cylinder, and a passage in the engine block, such as an exhaust passage, ... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341189 | Knock detecting apparatus for combustion engines A knock detecting apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes a vibrating sheet branched into a plurality of vibrating reeds by forming a recess from one end of the vibrating sheet. The vibrating reeds have different lengths, shapes or thicknesse... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341190 | Air-fuel ratio control device of an internal combustion engine An air-fuel ratio control device of an internal combustion engine having a carburetor. An air bleed passage is connected to a fuel outflow passage of the carburetor, and an electromagnetic control valve is arranged in the air bleed passage. The control va... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341191 | Fuel injection type carburetor A fuel injection type carburetor of multi-cylinder internal combustion engines including: a throttle body having a throttle bore extending substantially vertically and being connected at the bottom portion thereof to a collecting portion of intake manifol... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341192 | Fuel injection system A fuel injection system is proposed which brings about an improvement in the acceleration behavior of an internal combustion engine. The fuel injection system includes metering valves actuatable by means of an air flow measuring device, at which valves a ... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341193 | Low pressure throttle body injection apparatus A low pressure throttle body injection apparatus for a spark ignition internal combustion engine includes an injector mechanism mounted above a throttle body having at least one throttle bore with a throttle controlling flow therethrough. A valve controll... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341194 | Internal combustion engine, especially for trucks driven with gas-stored in liquid condition in a fuel tank A water cooled internal combustion engine, especially for utility vehicles operated with a gas which is stored in a liquid condition in a fuel tank. The internal combustion engine includes a cooling water cycle containing a thermostat, a cooler and a wate... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341195 | Ignition system for spark plugs capable of removing carbon deposits An ignition system for creeping discharge spark plugs for producing a spark discharge at least one portion of which slidably moves along a creeping discharge path is disclosed. The system comprises producing a spark discharge operative to ignite a mixed g... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341196 | Ignition initiating signal from a fuel injection nozzle valve An ignition initiating signal is developed from the fuel injection nozzle valve of an internal combustion engine. The valve is actuated by fuel pressure which creates an insulating layer at the valve so that when the valve is unseated an electrical circui... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341197 | Prompting control A control arrangement for a multi-function cooking appliance which has a plurality of cooking stations. The control arrangement includes a control panel having a group of keys for entering control information for the stations and functions of the cooking ... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341198 | Wood burning stove A wood burning stove is disclosed which includes a stove housing that defines an upper zone comprising storage and exhaust chambers, and a lower zone for accommodating a wood burning fire. The exhaust and storage chambers are separated by a divider, both ... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341199 | Bio-mass burner with grate therefor and method of operation A bio-mass burner having a continuous feed on demand to a first combustion chamber that contains a hollow grate structure. The novel method of operation includes the use of at least one venturi tube which is in fluid communication with the hollow grate st... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341200 | Solar energy collector sub-assemblies and combinations thereof Improved solar collector sub-assemblies and combinations thereof includes corner-locking piece sub-assemblies, top glazing clamping member sub-assembly, collector plate mounting member sub-assembly and collector assembly mounting means, all adapted to fac... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341201 | Solar energy collecting and utilization system A solar energy collecting and utilization system is provided which comprises a lens matrix formed by a plurality of lens units disposed in a generally planar array. Each unit comprises a plurality of lenses arranged in a dome-like configuration and having... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341202 | Phase-change heat transfer system A phase-change heat transfer system which is self-controlled, self-pumping, and uses no moving parts. A heat collector device is connected in series with a condenser and an accumulator. The accumulator includes apparatus for regulating the pressure therei... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341203 | Solar energy collector A solar energy collector having an energy concentrating unit and an energy collecting unit is disclosed. The concentrating unit includes at least one converging lens for concentrating the sun's rays onto the collecting unit. Each lens may be blow-formed f... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341204 | Solar energy collector A solar energy collector having an energy concentrating unit and an energy collecting unit is disclosed. The concentrating unit includes at least one converging lens for concentrating the sun's rays onto the collecting unit. Each lens may be blow-formed f... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341205 | Endoscope An endoscope comprises a control section, an insertion section and a light guide cable both connected to the control section and provided with envelopes prepared from a heat-resistant and pressure-resistant material, a cavity extending throughout the inse... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341206 | Device for producing a hole in a bone A tool for forming a stepped blind hole in bone for receipt of a fracture reducing and stabilizing surgical implant. The tool comprises a small diameter drill portion axially adjustable with respect to a larger diameter reamer portion. A conical portion i... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341207 | Wound dressing A multi-layered dressing including a layer of curative and absorbant material which contacts the wound, an intermediate layer of deodorizing material, and an air and gas permeable outer flexible layer which secures the dressing to the body.... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341208 | Moisture-retentive covering for ointment application A moisture-retentive covering for ointment, such as nitroglycerin, applied for percutaneous absorption includes a flexible frame member having first and second surfaces with adhesive material thereon. A sheet of moisture-impervious material is secured to ... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341209 | Adhesive bandage with foam backing The pressure sensitive adhesive bandage disclosed includes a novel low density polyethylene closed cell foam backing sheet with a glossy, smoothly pebbled, low friction, non-adherent face surface and a coating-adherent rear surface having a pressure sensi... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341210 | Cuffed endotracheal tube and method A cuffed endotracheal tube and method designed for insertion of the tube through the mouth of a patient to provide a passage for artificial respiration. The device includes an elongated flexible air tube having proximal and distal end portions. A pair of ... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341211 | Lubricating object applicator A device and method are disclosed for placing an object into a body cavity comprising an applicator body, a lubricating plunger securable within the applicator body, and an object plunger, which is operative to move the object through the applicator body ... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341212 | Serous fluid drain kit A drain kit is provided for use in draining postoperative accumulations of serous fluid in patients without requiring immobilization of the patient or additional surgery. The kit comprises a catheter for insertion of a flexible cannula into the body regio... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341213 | Bonded nonwoven fabrics Nonwoven fabrics are bonded by a binding agent which comprises an aqueous dispersion of an organic polymer coupled to an inorganic filler by means of an organosilane or organotitanate coupling agent. Such fabrics possess properties which render them excep... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341214 | Sleeve-enclosed hydrophilic foam tampon with improved after-use withdrawal characteristics A catamenial tampon having as the absorbent element a resiliently compressible hydrophilic foam member, including foam-fiber composites, enclosed in an elongate, closed-end sleeve of fluid-permeable sheet material, assembled in a manner to improve withdra... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341215 | Absorbent device An absorbent device for aqueous liquids, particularly useful as a catamenial tampon, e.g. of cotton or rayon fibers and a plurality of initially protectively-coated discrete portions of a super-absorbent material incorporated with the overall mass of abso... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341216 | Breathable backsheet for disposable diapers Disposable diapers provided with a two-element breathable backsheet. The two elements are a vapor pervious, relatively liquid impervious outer sheet and a liquid impervious inner panel. An absorbent core is the third necessary element of the disposable di... | 07/27/1982 |
