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This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/685,004 filed Jul. 22, 1996 now abandoned, which is a divisional of application Ser. No. 07/935,425 filed Aug. 26, 1992 now abandoned.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION AND RELATED ART STATEMENT
This invention relates to folding shoes made with th... | This invention relates to folding shoes made with the use of shape-memory resins at least in their instep or, where a shaft is present, at least in their instep and shaft and transformable by folding into a given shape or restorable from the folded shape to the memorized shape by heating at a temperature above the glas... | 2,336 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to article conveying or transfer devices, and particularly to an article transfer device for removing articles one at a time from a mass flow of articles.
2. Discussion of the Prior Art
The present invention has ... | A device for receiving and transferring cylindrical filter rods one at a time from a mass flow of filters. The receiving and transferring device is used to remove filter rods from the mass flow of filter rods to conduct, for example, quality control checks on the filter rods without interrupting production of the filte... | 2,446 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates generally to combines, and more particularly to an improved monitoring system for a combine grain bin.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It has long been a problem of harvesting equipment to determine the amount of grain which has been stored within the bin of t... | A combine grain bin monitoring system includes a pair of detectors mounted on the upper edges of opposing side walls of a combine grain bin, for detecting the presence of grain. A visual display module mounted outside of the bin has a visual indicator which is operable in response to a signal received from either of th... | 2,964 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention pertains to stents for use in intraluminal applications. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel structure for such stents and a novel delivery tool and method.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Stents are widely us... | An intraluminal stent comprises a reticulated tube having an un-deployed diameter and expandable to an enlarged diameter. When the tube is at the un-deployed diameter, the tube has cell-defining portions with opposing surfaces defining an open cell bounded by the cell-defining portions. | 2,614 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/481,254, filed 9 Jun. 2009.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a volumetric seed meter and in particular to such a seed meter having... | A volumetric metering system for a seeding machine is provided with a plurality of movable inserts each insert defining a ledge over which the seed falls to the meter outlet. The inserts are selectively movable between an open position in which seed is allowed to flow over the ledge and a closed position in which the i... | 2,279 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to catheters, and more particularly to auxiliary devices for such catheters.
In the past, a various assortment of catheters, such as Foley catheters and edotracheal tubes, have been proposed for use in patients. In the case of urinary catheters, a co... | A retaining member for a conduit including a catheter having a shaft, a side arm extending from the shaft, and valve means on the side arm actuatable by contact. The retaining member has a first clip member for releasable attachment to the conduit, and a second clip member to releasably receive the catheter side arm an... | 2,110 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention generally relates to collapsible hats and to a method of collapsing the hat without crushing a top panel of a crown of the hat.
2. Description of the Related Art
Collapsible hats are readily foldable to a relatively small, comp... | To prevent a top panel of a crown of a collapsible hat from being crushed and creased, first portions of a frame member extending along a periphery of a brim of the hat are folded to overlap an exterior side of the top panel, and second portions of the frame member are folded to overlap an interior side of the top pane... | 2,179 |
CROSS REFERENCE
This Application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/339,869, filed on Mar. 10, 2010, herein fully incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an orthopedic plate for use in ost... | An orthopedic plate is designed for opening osteotomies and includes a contoured double tabbed or butterfly shaped plate portion which can accommodate selective fixation including locking, variable locking and non-locking. The plate also includes a centrally located osteotomy support that maintains the opening between ... | 2,650 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to an apparatus for separating animal solid waste and litter clump waste from clean litter.
The litter box is well-known as the toilet for indoor-dwelling animals--cats, in particular. Problems with the conventional litter box include unpleasant odors that e... | An apparatus, capable of functioning as a toilet for pets, and especially for cats. The apparatus mechanically separates animal solid waste and urine saturated litter clump waste from reusable litter during a complete revolution of the apparatus housing. Through rotation of the housing, a sifting member separates solid... | 1,834 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present inventor has become aware of the following prior U.S. patents which show boat poles or the like designed by others:
______________________________________Patentee U.S. Pat. No. Issue Date______________________________________Heinrich 2,096,244 Octo... | A telescoping pole is provided with a protruding-shaped foot arrangement at the foward end of its smaller diameter section. This section is provided with a sealed, flotation chamber. Protected alignment markers are provided on the smaller diameter section. The feet are provided with a device for catching a piling or th... | 1,666 |
BACKGROUND
[0001] The present invention is directed to a universal rail used for multi-furniture construction, more specifically cabinet and cabinet like furniture construction.
[0002] The art of making cabinets is an old one that need not be described in this application. Carpenters have devise... | A universal rail used for cabinet or furniture construction. The rail is rectangular and has a top, middle and bottom section. Each section has a flange that can be used for various functions. The rail can be positioned either vertically or horizontally depending on the furniture that is to be assembled. | 1,993 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A relatively recent major development in farm equipment is a baler which is moved along a windrow of fodder to roll a large fodder bale which is left on the ground. Such bales may be five or six feet in diameter and weigh several tons. It has been found that the tendency of such bales ... | A device for wrapping twine around a bale of fodder which is rolled in a baling chamber of an apparatus that moves along a windrow. The device has a twine arm which swings between a transversely extending rest position and a dispensing position extending rearwardly into the baling chamber, a twine clamp near the rest p... | 2,477 |
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] 1. Field of th... | A cutting board is elevated by way of a pair of leg stands, configured as longitudinal arc-shaped rod handles secured into the cutting board. Inverted, the handles receive and support various sizes of serving dishes and cooking pans in an inclined configuration and thereby functions as a device for separating liquids f... | 1,841 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates in general to a training apparatus, and more particularly to a training device for the game of tennis.
BACKGROUND ART
The game of tennis involves serving, returning and volleying the ball with a variety of strokes. The service is an especially important as... | The specification discloses a training device (10) for the game of tennis which is adapted to be mounted on a stand (12). The training device (10) comprises a frame (22) which is supported on the stand (12) with a top block (30) and a line and pulley arrangement. A fixed arm (40) and a line-actuated pivotal arm (42) ar... | 1,742 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention pertains to surgical scalpels having two blades for producing parallel incisions through tissue.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present double-bladed scalpel was designed specifically for use in reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. In this proce... | A double-bladed scalpel for removal of tissues requiring consistent width along their length. Identical metal scalpel blades are embedded within an integral rigid supporting handle. The two blades protrude outwardly from one bifurcated handle end. A contoured finger rest permits the user to exert substantial cutting pr... | 1,541 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This applications claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/460,375 filed Jul. 17, 2009, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Keeping a neat appearance in a home can be a chal... | An article of furniture for storing and powering electronic equipment including a seating area, at least one concealable compartment located within the seating area, and a power source located within the compartment. The power source having a power cable that is attached to the interior frame of the article of furnitur... | 2,412 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates generally to a cushioning apparatus and more particularly to a to a cushioning apparatus that facilitates the release of a pleasant scent during use.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related... | A utility cushion that includes a scenting agent disposed upon the cushion and a cover material. When the cover material encases the cushion, the cover material is made at least partially permeable to the scenting agent such that the application of pressure to the cushion will cause the scenting agent to permeate the c... | 1,702 |
This application claims the priority of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 60/250,205, filed Nov. 29, 2000.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention generally relates to a child-size toilet seat cover. More particularly, a toilet seat cover that provides a sturdy, protective, ... | A compact, portable, and disposable toilet seat cover is described which provides protection from a potentially unsanitary toilet seat by allowing the user to avoid contact with a toilet seat. Preferably the toilet seat cover is sturdy, stable, and easily assembled such that it can be easily transported and convenientl... | 1,911 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Gloves are used by players in various sports, including soccer goalkeepers to assist in catching the ball, holding on to the ball, and also protecting hands and fingers from injuries. The usage of goalkeeper gloves is a trend that started in the past 50 years. The design of... | Sports gloves include a multilayer palm section that includes an outer layer and one or more inner layers, at least one of which is a layer of slow rebound, open cell polyurethane to provide a glove with better impact control and protection while also providing a user with better feel for a ball striking the palm. | 2,323 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an equipment stand for dental implements, consisting of a support column mounting holders for the implements, wherein the holders are horizontally reciprocable; in effect moveable to and fro. The horizontally reciprocable... | An equipment stand for dental implements, consisting of a support column mounting holders for the implements, wherein the holders are horizontally reciprocable; in effect moveable to and fro. The horizontally reciprocable holders facilitate that the mostly different kinds of implements which are positioned in the holde... | 2,202 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The following disclosure relates to the manufacture of energy efficient cookware. More particularly, the present invention teaches a variety of manufacturing methods for cookware that efficiently transfers thermal energy from a heating element to a cooking surface.
BACKG... | A novel cookware made of clad composite materials provides novel functionalities not only for improvement in daily use, but also provides a practical way to incorporate fm structures on the surface of the clad materials. | 2,328 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/826,879, filed Mar. 14, 2013.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Disclosed Embodiments
[0003] The disclosed embodiments relate to attracting a... | A bait for attracting animals and configured for inserting into the ground. The bait includes a shaft portion having a center portion having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being at opposite ends along a longitudinal direction of the center portion, and a protrusion extending from the center por... | 2,652 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a filtering device for producing aromatic extracts from coffee or tea, which device is of the type that includes a filter vessel and a filter bag.
In known filtering devices of the above-mentioned type, the outlet of the filter vessel is in the fo... | A filter vessel arranged to receive a liquid-permeable filter bag for producing a coffee or tea beverage, the filter vessel having, at its bottom, a filtrate outlet in the form of a siphon which prevents dripping after completion of the filtering process. | 1,567 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority to Provisional Application No. 60/519,463, filed Nov. 12, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Ultraviolet (UV) light, continuous or pulsed, can be use... | A liquid treatment system includes a housing and a lamp system formed from at least one wall, the lamp system in the housing together defining a flow path for liquid that passes between a housing wall and the wall with the lamp, and then between another side wall of the lamp housing and another wall of the housing. | 2,003 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to human physiology, and in particular to a method and system for allowing a human subject to consciously control physiological processes, more particularly, it allows a human subject to achieve synchronization of the natural cycle of heart rate w... | The invention consists of a method and system for achieving coherence of heart rate variability by synchronizing the heart rate variability cycle to the breathing cycle and by consciously synchronizing the breathing cycle with an external reference that is closely aligned with the frequency of the natural heart rate va... | 2,816 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a §371 National Stage Application of International Application No. PCT/CA2005/001608 filed Oct. 19, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the use of c... | A composition for treating fungus infection of turfgrass, such as snow mold infection, comprises a mixture of fungicidally effective amounts of formulae 1 and 2:
and in particular mixtures... | 2,587 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 665,639, filed Mar. 10, 1976, now abandoned which in turn is a continuation of application Ser. No. 573,051, filed Apr. 30, 1975, now abandoned which in turn is a continuation of application Ser. No. 479,211, filed ... | A process for the therapeutic and prophylactic treatment of allergy by the systemic administration of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y is lower alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, cyclopropyl, ethinyl, --CF 3 , --F, --Cl, --OCH 3 , --OCHF 3 , --OCH 2 OCH 3 , --SCH 3 , --SCHF 2 , --SCH 2 OCH 3 , acetyl; R 1 an... | 1,856 |
FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention involves the use of extracts of the plant Hypericum perforatum in the preparation of improved pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment, prevention and control of hepatitis C, chronic hepatitis and related viruses.
Hepatitis C is a debilitating... | The use of extracts from the plant Hypericum perforatum in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of hepatitis C, chronic hepatitis C and related viruses, said pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one extract of the plant Hypericum perforatum and optionally in addition, one or more ... | 2,180 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for drying onions.
After cutting, chopping, slicing, etc., onions tend to turn pink because of the bruising of the onion flesh that occurs during the cutting operation. This discoloration reduces the onion products' valu... | Dehydrated onion products can be prepared using a wide variety of drying conditions without pinking of the onions by treating the onions with an effective amount of base before or during the initial stages of drying. | 2,286 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to surgically invasive apparatus for accessing a cataracted natural lens via the anterior chamber and a dilated iris, and for removing cataractous material from the lens.
Within the last ten years, there have been important advances in instrumentatio... | A hand-held phaco-extractor instrument comprises an elongate tubular irrigation/aspiration system for a distal or operating end, wherein a fiber-optic cable delivers laser-irradiation of wavelength which is so substantially coincident with the known high absorptivity in water that laser-energy penetration is essentiall... | 2,309 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a system that is used to collect logistical process information, permitting track and trace and statistical analysis, where Radio Frequency Transponders are used in conjunction with strategically placed readers throughout a logistical process. In p... | The present invention relates to a system that will permit the automatic measurement of the efficiencies of a delivery process from end to end. This system uses Radio Frequency based transponders and reader infrastructure to capture data as objects that contain RF transponders pass process points. In particular this in... | 2,479 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The field of the invention is laparoscopic surgical tools.
Laparoscopic surgery is performed with laparoscopic tools extending through a relatively small incision in the patient. The surgeon manipulates the tool through handles or controls at the back of the tool remaining outsid... | A laparoscopic surgical cutting tool has a handle attached to a hollow tube. A tube end segment is pivotally attached to the tube. A linkage connects the handle to the end segment to allow the surgeon to adjust the angle between the end segment and tube, using the handle. A step projects upwardly at an angle at the dis... | 1,909 |
BACKGROUND OF THE NEW VARIETY
The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which will hereinafter be denominated varietally as `Red Fred` and more particularly to a nectarine tree which is a mutation of the Early May Grand nectarine tree and which is patentably distinct therefrom ... | A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is believed to be a mutation of the Early May Grand nectarine tree and is somewhat remotely similar to the May Grand nectarine tree of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794 but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approxima... | 2,287 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY CLAIM
The subject application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/961,810, filed Jul. 24, 2007.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This subject invention relates to armor.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Armor configured to ... | An armor system and method for the interior of a structure to be protected wherein releasable fastener material is secured to an inside wall of the structure and at least a first armor panel includes, in one example, a spacer layer, a ceramic hard face layer behind the spacer layer, a ballistic material behind the cera... | 2,555 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to fishing tackle and more particularly to artificial fishing lures. Soft bodied fishing lures feel relatively lifelike to game fish, so the striking fish will usually hold a soft lure longer in its mouth than the fish would hold a hard bodied lure. This allows t... | A removable, adjustable attachment for fishing lures slows down and adds fish attracting movements to the motion of the lures to which it is connected. | 2,196 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention and method relates to a claw clip hair fastener. More particularly a plurality of claw clips connected to each other in various formations to create a multitude of new hairstyles.
[0003] ... | A multiple clip hair fastener with a plurality of claw clips integrally attached to the next. The clips are fastened to separate sections of hair while each clip remains aligned and integrally attached. | 1,117 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to traps for catching mice and rats. More particularly, this invention relates to traps for catching mice and rats which include trap mechanisms in combination with housings enclosing the trap mechanisms.
BACKGROUND ART
Mice and rats are ubiquitous creatures who ... | A trap for catching mice and rats includes a standard mousetrap mounted within a two-part housing. The standard mousetrap includes a tab which projects through a slot an arcuate upper wall of one portion of the housing, allowing one to cock the trap from the exterior of the housing. The first portion of the housing is ... | 2,592 |
The invention relates to methods for radiolabelling leucocytes in vitro with gamma-emitting radionuclides. The radiolabelled leucocytes are employed for imaging inflammatory lesions by scintigraphy after injection into a patient. More particularly, the invention relates to methods for enhancing the efficiency of leucoc... | An improved method for radio-labelling leucocytes in vitro with Indium In-111 oxide (Indium In-111 oxyquinoline) for use in scintigraphic imaging of inflammatory lesions and abscesses enhances the leucocyte specific labelling efficiency by depleting residual RBCs from the leucocytes prior to labelling. The RBCs are dep... | 1,768 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/313,414 filed Mar. 12, 2010, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.
BACKGROUND
The present invention relates to floor cleaners. Specificall... | A floor cleaner including a nozzle and a handle assembly pivotably mounted to the nozzle. The handle assembly including a handle, a motor housing supporting a suction source in fluid communication with the nozzle, and a bag housing. A door is removably coupled to the bag housing and includes a door handle and a filter ... | 2,452 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/891,588, filed Jun. 1, 1992, now abandoned.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention is generally directed to a two-phase tanning composition and, more specifically, to a tanning com... | The is disclosed a two-phase oil and water tanning composition which, when agitated, forms a single-phase, but readily converts back to two-phases upon settling. The oil and water phase of the tanning composition may be separately colored to create a visually pleasing and distinctive product. Formation of a single-phas... | 2,294 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/035,083, filed Jan. 9, 1997.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to cleavage enhancing brassieres, and more particularly t... | A cleavage creating and/or enhancing brassiere which in the preferred embodiment uses a pair of support straps with hook-and-loop-type fasteners to pull the breasts together and create and/or enhance a cleavage line. Each of the support straps has two ends, one end being fixed to a breast pocket and the other being adj... | 2,413 |
This application claims priority to U.S. Patent App. Ser. No. 61/483,993 for Modular Gardening System, filed May 9, 2011, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND
This invention relates to a modular gardening system having plant modules for growing pl... | A system for modular gardening including a water module having a reservoir coupled to an aperture such that water in the reservoir flows out the water module via the aperture. The system also including a plant module having a housing having an aperture arranged to transfer water with another module and further having a... | 2,925 |
RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is based upon my provisional application No. 60/197,645 filed Apr. 17, 2000 and entitled “Closet Doll”.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to children's toys and more particularly to dolls and stuffed animals which have removable clothing ... | A doll is described which is soft and pliable for safe use as a toy by children which provides inter alia a closeable compartment within the body of the doll for the storage of accessories and clothing associated with the doll. | 1,627 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application Nos. 10-2005-0120099, filed on Dec. 8, 2005 and 10-2006-0024270, filed on Mar. 16, 2006 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein in their... | A personal portable content player with an aroma function and a content reproducing method thereof are provided. The personal portable content player includes a storage unit storing content, an aroma chip, which is inserted into a predetermined position of the personal portable content player and diffuses an aromatic m... | 2,200 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 584,192 filed on 27 Feb. 1984, now abandoned.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to tractor power take-off assemblies and, more particularly, to power take-off brake and clu... | A control lever communicates with a plurality of additional levers and an electrical circuit. A PTO brake and electric clutch are responsive to the control lever and circuit for engagement and disengagement. The linkage system includes an electrically responsive inductor and magnetically responsive plate. When the PTO ... | 2,147 |
CROSS-REFERENCE
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/362,436, filed Mar. 7, 2002, which application is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates generally to arthropod bait materi... | An insecticidal bait composition which is preferably an arthropodicidal bait composition is disclosed. The composition is preferably comprised of a transparent gelatin matrix material and an insect attractant dispersed in the matrix along with an insecticide or anthropodicidal composition. The insecticidal or anthropod... | 2,921 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates generally to methods and surgical procedures for treating sleep-disordered breathing, and particularly to an endoscopic nasal palatoplasty procedure using an instrument inserted endonasally to perfo... | The endoscopic nasal palatoplasty procedure provides a reduction in the posterior aspect of the soft palate and/or uvula, thereby increasing the area of the nasopharyngeal passage between the soft palate and/or uvula and the back of the nasopharynx. This increased nasopharyngeal area promotes nasal breathing, thereby r... | 2,775 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to electrically operated toothbrushes and more particularly to an oscillating head mechanism for an electrically operated toothbrush.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Electrically operated toothbrushes provide a device for cle... | Discloses a bristle head oscillation mechanism for an electrically driven toothbrush. A toothbrush bristle head is rotatably disposed at an end of an elongate housing. A drive shaft is rotatably disposed in the elongate housing and has an offset end coupled to one end of a pivot arm. The other end of the pivot arm is c... | 2,568 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to chemical control of pests and especially to a system for non-polluting control of pests.
Many of the pesticides upon which we depend heavily, such as DDT, used for the control of malaria-bearing mosquitos and for the protection of our crops, are now bann... | A method for producing a non-polluting toxic principle for use as a pestie comprising combining at least two relatively stable reactants to form a non-stable toxic principle, said reactants being combined just prior to actual use of the principle. | 1,008 |
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention pertains to reed-type game calls used by hunters for attracting fowl or mammals.
Game calls have been used for many years by hunters trying to attract game within the range of accuracy of their weapons. Duck and goose calls have been popular for a long ... | A reed-type game call which can be operated by blowing and sucking on a single end of the call. This permits a caller to make one type of sound when blowing out through the call, and a different or same sound when sucking in, thus allowing for rapid sound successions. This permits the caller to sound like a whole flock... | 2,625 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention is the field of blood culturing. In particular, the invention is in the area of obtaining blood.
BACKGROUND
Contaminant blood cultures are common, representing up to half of all positive blood cultures. D. Bates et al., JAMA 265:363 (1991). Contaminants can in turn... | The present invention provides a method for obtaining blood from a patient which comprises:
(a) iontophoretic delivery of a bacteriocidal effective amount of a bacteriocide through the patient's skin, and
(b) obtaining blood through the skin at the site of the iontophoretic delivery.
The invention... | 2,048 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Fertilizer knives are used with agricultural implements known as ammonia applicators in the trade.
[0002] Fertilizer knives are attached to an implement and can be used during different times from prior to planting to post emergence. Applicant has supplie... | A fertilizer knife for use in applying anhydrous ammonia comprising a leading edge having a flat face. A projecting shoe attached to the leading edge that is flat to minimize packing of soil against furrow sidewalls. A fertilizer delivery tube disposed on a back edge of the knife having a bend portion adjacent the bott... | 2,051 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for correcting spinal and pelvic abnormalities, and more particularly to a device and method for correcting non-structural scoliosis.
2. Related Art
Non-structural scoliosis is de... | A device and method for treating scoliosis utilizing an easy to use seat cushion comprised of two members having angled top surfaces. The two members are arranged in an opposed side-by-side position. In use, the innominate bones and entire pelvic girdle of a patient seated on the seat cushion are tractioned into an opp... | 1,975 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to enrobers for applying food ingredients and, more particularly, to a spray apparatus for such enrobers having an improved nozzle construction.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Ingredients of food products, often in the form of a slurry, are sometimes s... | In an enrober, a food ingredient spray apparatus includes a spray air tube and a first housing section defining an outer orifice connected to the air tube. A separately formed nozzle piece received by the first housing section defines an inner orifice within the outer orifice and communicates with an ingredient tube. T... | 2,013 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to fishing lures. More particularly, this invention relates to plug-type artificial fishing lures. Yet even more particularly, this invention relates to plug-type fishing lures which are particularly easy to attach to and to detach from a fishing line.
DESCRIPTI... | A plug-type artificial fishing lure contains a mechamism within the body which operates as a leader dispensing and retrieving means. The mechanism is disposed in a cavity of the body, and includes a rotatable axle with a spool mounted thereon. The axle includes a ratchet means, and a trigger means releasably engages th... | 2,404 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application having Ser. No. 61/814,803 filed 22 Apr. 2013, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] This inv... | This invention provides a method of preventing and/or treating thymus degeneration comprising administering an effective amount of dihydromyricetin to a subject in need thereof, in which the degeneration is induced by dexamethasone. In one embodiment, the thymus degeneration is induced during the course of treatment of... | 2,855 |
This application is a continuation-in part application of copending application Ser. No. 07/416,032, filed Oct. 2, 1989, now abandoned, entitled EYE SPUD.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to the field of ophthalmology and specifically to an eye spud for use in the removal of foreign b... | An eye spud designed for use in removing foreign objects embedded in or adhering to the surface of the eye globe with minimal risk of infection or physical damage of the eye globe. | 2,831 |
BACKGROUND OF THE NEW VARIETY
The present invention relates to a new, novel and distinct variety of nectarine tree, ‘ Prunus nucipersica ’, which has been denominated varietally as ‘Burnectseventeen’ hereinafter.
The present variety of nectarine tree resulted from an on-going program of fruit and nut tree breed... | A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree ( Prunus nucipersica ), and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burnectseventeen’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, clingstone nectarine which is mature for harvesting approximately August 7th to August 12 under ecological conditions prevailing in t... | 2,805 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is being filed under 35 USC 111 and is a continuation of and claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/931,271 that was filed on Sep. 1, 2004 now abandoned and bears the title of METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INVASIVE SKIN TREATME... | A system and method for simultaneously heating a plurality of discrete skin volumes to a coagulation temperature. The system comprises an applicator containing an electrode having a plurality of spaced apart protruding conducting elements configured to contact the skin surface at a plurality of discrete locations. A co... | 2,395 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
I. Field of the Invention
This invention relates in general to a ski binding and, specifically, to an inertia compensated ski binding which releasably binds a skier's boot to his ski and functions to cancel the forces generated by acceleration of the boot mass.
II. Desc... | An inertia compensated step-in type ski binding for releasably securing a ski boot to a ski. The binding releases the boot from the ski when the lateral force imposed on the binding by the toe of the ski boot reaches a predetermined level. The ski binding includes a mass which function to generate a force within the bi... | 2,552 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to a dog collar and leash, and more particularly, to a dog collar and leash that incorporates a collar cinching mechanism and double leash to allow a person to have better control while walking a dog while minimizing the potential for disc... | A dog collar and leash that incorporates a cinching mechanism located on opposite and parallel sides of a dog's neck, to allow a person to have better control while walking a dog while minimizing the potential for discomfort to the dog. | 1,825 |
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an animal stall associated with an apparatus for performing an animal related operation, said stall being provided with an entrance gate and an exit gate. It also relates to a method of performing an animal related operation in such an animal stall... | An animal stall ( 1 ) associated with an apparatus for performing an animal related operation, said stall being provided with an entrance gate ( 7 ) and an exit gate ( 8 ). A method of performing said animal related operation is also described. According to the invention, a gate sensor means ( 12 ), associated with a c... | 2,314 |
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
NA
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to devices and methods for providing a countertop extension.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Counter space is a valuable commodity. Counter space is used for a seemingly endless variety of ... | A portable detachable counter extension system uniquely mounts on top of an already existing surface including but not limited to a counter, bookshelf, radiator cover, bathroom vanity or any other suitable existing suitable surface. | 1,011 |
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 171,420, filed Mar. 21, 1988, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,946,224.
BACKGROUND
This invention relates to chairs. In particular, it relates to an improved chair having pleasing aesthetic characteristics and employing a combination of metal and wood so as to imp... | A chair comprising a combination of metal and wooden members provides a pleasing aesthetic warm appearance and a durable structure with a pivotal rocking action for the seat and backrest. A cut-out portion of the front leg houses a rectangular metal post constituting a metal bracket to support the pivotal function of a... | 2,624 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to knives used in enlarging the incision used in laparoscopic surgery.
2. Description of Related Art
The major disorder associated with the gallbladder is the presence of gallstones. The usual treatment for gallstones i... | This incision knife is used to enlarge the incision made in a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This enlargement allows the passage of an intact gallbladder through the incision, thereby reducing the probability of gallbladder rupture. The incision knife makes a controlled cut and has a ward which protects the gall bladder... | 2,058 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a device for conveniently and thoroughly cleansing a wet suit.
Wet suits are commonly used in many recreational activities, such as surfing, scuba diving and water skiing. When worn during such activities, particularly in salt water, it ... | A spray hanger for a wet suit comprises a hook, a pair of horizontally extending arms for supporting the wet suit, a body depending from the center of the arms, and an inlet hose coupling for connecting the hanger to a water source. Spray jets are positioned at the end of each of the arms, for spraying water through th... | 2,177 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to needle protection devices.
A medical syringe is often placed in a pen-like firing device or a holder of barrel form. The more sophisticated devices have a trigger which, when actuated, causes the dose to be administered automatically. The barrel-like holders... | A syringe holder has a barrel ( 1 ) with a needle shroud ( 4 ) telescopic into its leading end and urged forwardly by a spring ( 5 ). The shroud is rotatable into several set positions, being located by snap action of a nib ( 18 ) into longitudinal grooves within a forward extension ( 3 ) of the barrel ( 1 ). An abutme... | 1,917 |
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to an apparatus useful for lifting a human being. More particularly, this invention relates to an apparatus useful to lift an incapacitated human being, e.g., hospital patient, from a surface, e.g., bed, operating table and the like.
Incapacitat... | An apparatus useful for lifting a human being from a surface comprising a stretcher adapted to be placed between the human being and the surface; a first motive system associated with a first side end of the stretcher and capable of lifting or lowering this first side end, as desired; and a second motive system removab... | 2,448 |
RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/240,134, filed Oct. 13, 2001.
INTRODUCTION
[0002] This invention is concerned with entertainment involving the exercise of intellectual choice and, in p... | Random-chance gaming components and a game table arrangement provide for games of skill, free from complicated rules, enabling unexperienced newcomers to participate. Participants do not play against each other, and individual wagers can be made uniform in amount. Each participant can, in sequence, have an opportunity ... | 2,617 |
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Technical Field
[0002] The present disclosure relates to electronic devices, and particularly to an electronic device with a drawer.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] A hard disk drive (HDD) is an important component of a computer. For pro... | A drawer received in an electronic device includes a drawer assembly and a locking assembly. The drawer assembly is detachable attached to the electronic device and can be used as a carrying case for components of the electronic device. The locking assembly includes a rotatable key set on the drawer assembly, a rod ope... | 2,657 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and novel top suitable for use as a toy and as an advertising device.
Tops have been popular toys for quite some time. Many different top constructions are known in the art. U.S. Pat. No. 3,083,498 to Kelley illustrates one of the simplest t... | The present invention relates to a top which may be used as a toy and/or as a marketing promotional tool. The top has a base member with a central aperture, at least two bendable arms, each having an aperture for receiving a stem member, and a stem member for holding the arms in position relative to the base member and... | 2,023 |
The present invention relates to chemical leavening compositions and specifically those systems containing alkali metal acid pyrophosphates and also to methods for producing such compositions.
Refrigerated canned doughs are generally compositions packaged in foil-surfaced fiber containers having vent holes or oth... | The rate of reaction of alkali metal acid pyrophosphate leavening acids can be stabilized significantly while still providing a leavening system which will proof by blending the alkali metal pyrophosphate with an oxide or hydroxide of magnesium.
The leavening acid compositions of the invention find particular use... | 2,681 |
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 06/860,235 filed on May 6, 1986, now abandoned.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical preparation, which has an antihypertensive and cardio-protective effect formed fr... | A pharmaceutical preparation, which has an anti-hypertensive and cardio-protective effect, which coprises a pharmaceutically effective amount of a combination of α-isopropyl-α-[(N-methyl-N-homoveratryl)-γ-aminopropyl]-3,4-dimethoxyphenyl-acetonitrile in the form of pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt, 2,4,7... | 1,636 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
(i) Field of the Invention:
This invention relates to novel chalcone derivatives and ultraviolet absorbers comprising the derivatives.
(ii) Description of the Prior Art:
It is known that ultraviolet rays bring about various changes in the skin. From the dermatological... | A chalcone derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## in which R 1 represents hydrogen or a methyl group, and R 2 represents a linear or branched aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 24 carbon atoms.
The derivative is effective in protecting the skin when made into ultraviolet absorbing agents including an... | 2,702 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1) Field of the Invention
This invention relates, in general, to novel quinoline polymers, chelates thereof, and their preparation and use. In one aspect this invention is directed to quinoline polymers which are produced by reacting 2-aminomethyl-8-hydroxyquinolines and diisocya... | Quinoline polymers are provided which are conveniently prepared by the reaction of 2-amino-8-hydroxyquinolines and diisocyanates. The resulting polymeric compounds are then chelated with certain metal ions to provide chelates having utility in biological areas or in areas where the properties of the particular metal io... | 1,806 |
PRIORITY TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/727,020, filed Oct. 14, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention is directed to improve... | The invention relates to improved methods of administration of 5-(2-chlorophenyl)-1, 2-dihydro-7-fluoro-8-methoxy-3-methyl-pyrazolo[3,4-b][1,4]benzodiazepine in the treatment of cancer, such as breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancer. In particular, the invention relates to a method of treating cancer by administering... | 1,867 |
RELATED APPLICATION INFORMATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 61/456,278, filed Nov. 4, 2010, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to holders for fishing rods and more pa... | A fishing rod holder and transport device that allows a plurality of fishing rods to each be secured in place via a resistive locking channel within the rod holder. When needed the fishing rods can be quickly removed from the rod holder with a single hand and the rods are stably supported within the holders such that t... | 2,687 |
This invention is generally directed to a multi-element body electrode for therapeutic and diagnostic applications in medical and veterinary use. The subject invention is related to the copending and commonly assigned applications Ser. No. 711,044, filed Mar. 12, 1985, Ser. No. 783,093 filed Oct. 2, 1985 and Ser. No. 7... | A multi-element body electrode for applying an electric signal to the skin and tissue of a living subject is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least two metal film electrode elements affixed to an adhesive coated thin clear plastic film which extends beyond the edges of the electrodes to hold the electrodes in plac... | 2,853 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to swimming goggles, and particularly to swimming goggles which have easily-adjustable buckles for tightening and loosening a head strap without taking off the swimming goggles.
2. Related Art
Generally, it is ne... | Swimming goggles include a frame body, lenses, buckles attached to left and right portions of the frame body, and a head strap passed through the buckles. Each of the buckles has a base having a connecting portion and a guiding portion, and an operating portion. With the head strap being frictional engaged with the gui... | 2,219 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This applications claim the benefit of U.S. Provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/468,812, filed May 8 , 2003.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention is related to the use of probiotics in the treatment of depression and... | A method of treating a disorder characterized by hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis over-activity comprising administering to a subject a probiotic bacterium. | 1,040 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] None
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] None
LATIN NAME OF THE GENUS AND SPECIES OF THE PLANT CLAIMED
[0003]
Pyrus communis
VARIETY DENOMINATION
[0004] ‘A... | A new pear variety distinguished by its small to medium sized fruit which has up to 70% blush coverage; tree ripened, crisp texture and mature for consumption in mid-January (based on harvest in Goulburn Valley, Australia). | 1,536 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention is related to a knee joint and in particular to one which can be rotated rapidly in one direction but slowly in the other.
2. Description of the Prior Art
It has been found that people with leg disabilities in society recently ... | A knee joint utilizes a shaft to dispose a rotating portion inside a body portion thereby enabling the body portion to rotate with respect to the shaft, the rotating portion being provided with a one-way bearing which enables the rotating portion to return rapidly to original position thereof in counterclockwise direct... | 1,767 |
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/620,422, filed Jul. 20, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,430,844.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to a shoe, especially a... | An outsole for a shoe, especially a house slipper, has an outer layer constituted of a fabric material, and a backing layer constituted of a shape-retaining, moldable material. The fabric layer and the backing layer are molded integrally together to provide the outsole with increased slip resistance, quieter usage and ... | 1,451 |
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a continuation application of application Ser. No. 08/243,816 which was filed May 17, 1994 and which is now U.S. Pat. No. 5,798,131.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to production of articles of ice confectionery co... | A confectionery article is coated by a fatty material, and cereal flakes are positioned on and adhere to the fatty material coating, and additionally, the cereal flakes may be coated also with a fatty material coating. The article is prepared by applying a fatty material to a plurality of surfaces of the ice confection... | 2,430 |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to hand tools for dispensing particulate matter, for example seed, sequentially, preferably one item at a time.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Known hand tools for dispensing seeds consist of a handle and a scoop. To d... | A hand tool for dispensing particulate matter includes a scoop and a handle. Structure for vibrating the scoop are provided on the scoop itself or in the handle. Vibration of the scoop causes movement of particulate material in the scoop progressively to the open end of the scoop so that the particulate material can be... | 1,408 |
TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention relates to a method for disinfecting a product by surface treatment thereof, steam of a liquid, preferably aqueous steam, and sound, preferably ultrasound, being discharged to the surface of the product.
When processing and subsequent packing food products it is desirable to ki... | A method and an apparatus in form of a disinfecting apparatus comprising a steam device for combating germs on the surface of products, in particular of food products. The apparatus employs a combination of steam and ultrasound to kill germs on the surface of a product which is conveyed past the steam device. Pressuriz... | 2,787 |
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/446,562, filed on May 28, 2003, which matured into U.S. Pat. No. 7,459,164, and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/383,570, filed May 28, 2002. The disclosures of the referenced applications are hereby incorporated... | This invention relates to a composition of botulinum based pharmaceuticals used for therapeutic and cosmetic treatment. This invention offers an improvement on the prior art by eliminating the potential of blood-borne contamination with botulinum based pharmaceuticals. Recombinant serum albumin is taught for use in the... | 2,891 |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a surgical catheter, and more particularly, a balloon catheter having a reinforced distal segment to facilitate catheter pushability and minimize kinking.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Angioplasty and stenting are... | Apparatus for enhancing pushability and minimizing kinking of a balloon catheter is provided, wherein a catheter comprises inner and outer tubes, and a balloon that is proximally affixed to the outer tube and distally affixed to the inner tube. The outer tube extends distal to the proximal affixation point and at least... | 2,812 |
BACKGROUND Of THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention pertains to a novel and efficient device for achieving hemostasis at the site of a puncture wound.
[0003] More specifically, this invention pertains to such a device as aforesaid operable by three fin... | A device for use by a medical technician to achieve hemostasis at the site of a puncture wound in the skin of a patient, said device being operable by three fingers of one hand of the medical technician. | 1,637 |
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