Patents Represented by Attorney Bachman & LaPointe, P.C.
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Patent number: 5830335Abstract: An arrangement of busbars for conducting direct electric current via busbars from the cathode bar ends of a longitudinally arranged electrolytic cell--in particular for manufacturing aluminum--to the traverse beam ends of the next cell is such that a fraction of the cathode bar ends, on each long side of the cell, is joined to form partial busbars (A, B) which are led from the long side of the next cell perpendicular to their longitudinal direction (x) under the cell and under the cell to a collector busbar (C) which is led under the cell in the longitudinal direction (x) to the downstream end of the traverse beam. As a result of the chosen arrangement of both partial busbars (A, B) and the collector busbar (C) in the form of a "T", optimum compensation is obtained for electromagnetic field forces and, as a result, excellent stability of the electrolytic cell.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1996Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Alusuisse Technology & Management Ltd.Inventor: Jacques Antille
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Patent number: 5830404Abstract: An injection molding machine of the present invention includes a first mold half having one of at least one mold cavity and at least one mold core and a rotatable turret block rotatable on an axis for rotating a plurality of movable mold halves thereof into alignment with the first mold half. Each of the movable mold halves include one of at least one mold cavity and at least one mold core matable with the first mold half for forming a mold for molding a molded article. The rotatable turret block is further for clamping the movable mold halves and the first mold half together. The machine further includes a mechanism for moving the rotatable turret block relative the first mold half a first injector for injecting melt into the at least one mold cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1997Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.Inventors: Robert Schad, Robin Arnott
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Patent number: 5829506Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric blind slat (10). The fabric blind slat (10) includes an elongated strip (12) of fabric characterised in that the strip of fabric (12) has at least one longitudinally extending pocket (14) on a longitudinal edge (16, 18) into which a relatively rigid support member (20) is insertable.The present invention also relates to a fabric venetian blind assembly (30) and a method for the production of a fabric venetian blind assembly (30).Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1997Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Inventor: Tass Zorbas
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Patent number: 5826613Abstract: A valve which allows for two-directional flow comprises a housing defining an axial flow channel; a flow control body disposed within the axial flow channel, the flow control body having a recess for receiving flow impact surfaces which allow for two directional flow; a closure member disposed within the axial flow channel; and drive means for displacing the closure member in an axial direction for selectively sealing and unsealing the drive means on the flow control body.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1997Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Georg Fischer Rohrleitungssysteme AGInventor: Adelbert Schalk
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Patent number: 5828987Abstract: A movement detecting device capable of accurately measuring the position, the speed and the azimuth of a moving object, such as a vehicle, by using GPS signals without applying a particular alteration to the moving object, is purposed. For realizing it, in an arithmetic control section 3, especially in a speed arithmetic processing section 41, an azimuth arithmetic processing section 42 and a position arithmetic processing section 43, data about relationship between the absolute speed, etc. based on the GPS signals and the relative speed, etc. based on an inertia sensor 5 are derived when the GPS signals are normally received, and data about the actual speed and azimuth of the moving object are derived using the foregoing data about the relationship and the relative speed, etc. when the GPS signals are not received.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1997Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Data Tec Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michiyasu Tano, Tsutomu Miyasaka
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Patent number: 5826739Abstract: A container and closure assembly includes a container including a bottom portion and an encircling wall extending therefrom and defining a body portion. The body portion has an open end with a span equal to or different than the span of the body portion. The assembly also includes a removable cap liner including a seal for sealably engaging the container at its open end in a manner which traps fluids in the container and a removable cap which substantially covers the cap liner and thereby the open end of the container. The cap is adapted for reclosing the container after it is removed from the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1997Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: The Elizabeth and Sandor Valyi Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Emery I. Valyi
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Patent number: 5827838Abstract: The invention provides a method for inhibiting protein isoprenylation by administration of a polyisoprenyl pyrophosphate analogue. The polyisoprenyl pyrophosphate analogue may have formula 1, ##STR1## wherein: Pren represents a C.sub.10 -C.sub.30 terpenoid group or a derivative thereof;A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3 and A.sup.4 independently represent a direct bond or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene or alkenylene group, optionally having substituents selected from methyl, hydroxy, methoxy, mercapto, methylthio, amino, methylamino, dimethylamino, halogen and a group having formula --X.sup.5 --A.sup.5 --P(.dbd.Z.sup.2)Y.sup.2 Y.sup.3 ; A.sup.5 represents a direct bond or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene or alkenylene group;X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4 and X.sup.5 independently represent a direct bond, oxygen, sulphur, imino or methylimino;Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2 and Y.sup.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1994Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie Voor Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek Tno & Rijksuniversteit Te LeidenInventors: Louis Hartog Cohen, Jacobus Hubertus Van Boom, Gijsbert Arie Van Der Marel, Adrianus Petrus Robertus Marie Valentijn
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Patent number: 5827198Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-cost, disposable, flexure sensor with an active portion which includes first and second sensor elements formed from a piezoelectric polymer material. Each of the first and second sensor elements has a first surface and an opposed second surface. A first electrically conductive area is formed on the first surface of each sensor element and is connected to a second electrically conductive area on the second surface. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connection is formed by a plated hole which extends through the sensor element from the first surface to the second surface. Still further, each of the first and second sensor elements has a third electrically conductive area on the first surface, which electrically conductive area is electrically isolated from the first electrically conductive area.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1996Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Flowscan, Inc.Inventor: James J. Kassal
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Patent number: 5823674Abstract: In a kneader mixer for the thermal or chemical treatment of products in liquid, pasty and/or powdered form within a housing (1), a kneader shaft (20) which is provided with blade elements (25) and rotates around an axis of rotation (A) is arranged. Between the blade elements (25) there are kneading-support elements (27, 43) having in each case a foot (32) fastened on the housing. The blade element(s) (35) is (are) arranged in blade planes (E) perpendicular to the kneader shaft. In this connection, the foot (32) of the kneading-support element (27, 43) also lies in the plane (E) of the blade element(s) (25).Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1996Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: List AGInventors: Pierre Liechti, Alfred Kunz, Jorg List, Daniel Arnaud
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Patent number: 5824089Abstract: An yttrium-stabilized zirconium oxide in predominantly tetragonal form is of the composition ZrO2 92.1%-93.5%, Y2O3 4.5%-5.5%, HfO2 1.8%-2.2%, and impurities at most 0.2%, for the production of a sintered semi-finished article as a starting material for manufacture of a prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Metoxit AGInventor: Wolfhart Rieger
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Patent number: 5823224Abstract: The present invention relates to a slide valve for use in high pressure, high temperature, erosive environments. The slide valve includes a valve housing, a liner defining a flow passage within the valve housing through which a medium which contains fluidized iron oxide particles can pass, a stationary valve member fixed relative to the flow passage, and a valve member movable relative to the flow passage and to the stationary valve member for restricting and/or blocking flow through the flow passage. The movable valve member has an orifice therein and is movable between a first position wherein the orifice is aligned with the flow passage and a second position wherein the orifice is non-aligned with the flow passage. The valve is in a fully closed position when a solid portion of the movable valve member closes the flow passage. In a partially open or partially closed positions a solid portion of the movable valve member partially obstructs the flow passage.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Brifer International Ltd.Inventor: Luis Gomez
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Patent number: 5824366Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for coating internal surfaces of an airfoil, particular high pressure temperature airfoils such as vanes and blades. The composition includes a dry composition consisting essentially of from about 2.5 wt % to about 7.0 wt % aluminum fluoride, from about 5.0 wt % to about 20 wt % of a chromium-aluminum powder, and from about 75 wt % to about 92.5 wt % Al.sub.2 O.sub.3. The dry composition is mixed with water and a cellulose compound to form a slurry which is thereafter injected into the airfoil. The coating compositions of the present invention are valuable in that they are capable of forming an oxidation and corrosion resistant coating on the internal surfaces of the airfoil simultaneously with the formation of an exterior corrosion and oxidation resistant coating. A process for simultaneously forming corrosion and oxidation resistant coatings on the interior and exterior surfaces of an airfoil is described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Krishnangshu Bose, Terry T. Perry, David W. LaFlamme, Lester J. Magyar
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Patent number: 5819940Abstract: Blister pack for pharmaceuticals containing a base with a plurality of recesses which are surrounded by a shoulder. A lid foil is attached to the shoulders. Removable contents such as a tablet, capsules or ampoules reside in each of the recesses and may be removed therefrom by pressing the recess in question and penetrating the lid foil or by removing the lid foil over the recess. The blister pack features a movable lid or a clamping element which covers at least one recess, and the clamping element is arranged in such a manner that it can be slid over the lid foil, and the clamping element closes off again at least one recess, where the lid foil has been penetrated or peeled back, or closed again at least one recess which on filling was left unfilled and without lid.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1997Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Alusuisse Technology & Management Ltd.Inventors: Monique Roulin, Manfred Gerber, Heinz Oster
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Patent number: 5820701Abstract: A copper base alloy consisting essentially of tin in an amount from about 1.0 to 11.0% by weight, phosphorous in an amount from about 0.01 to 0.35% by weight, iron in an amount from about 0.01 to about 0.8% by weight, and the balance essentially copper, including phosphide particles uniformly distributed throughout the matrix, is described. The alloy is characterized by an excellent combination of physical properties. The process of forming the copper base alloy described herein includes casting, homogenizing, rolling, process annealing and stress relief annealing.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Waterbury Rolling Mills, Inc.Inventor: Ashok K. Bhargava
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Patent number: 5821188Abstract: A catalyst comprising a modified mordenite zeolite catalyst modified with Pt and a promoter selected from the group consisting of Group IIB, Group IVA, Group VIB and mixtures thereof is effectively used in a process for the simultaneous dehydrogenation and isomerization of paraffins to isoparaffins and isoolefins under controlled conditions. The catalyst is prepared by depositing on the modified mordenite zeolite catalyst sequentially Pt and thereafter the promoter.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1997Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Intevep, S.A.Inventors: Maria Magdalena de Agudelo, Trino Romero, Jose Guaregua, Marisela Gonzalez
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Patent number: 5817589Abstract: A process for regenerating a spent hydrogenation catalyst, comprising the steps of providing a catalyst comprising a support material selected from the group consisting of an inorganic oxide-zeolite composite, carbon and zeolite, and a catalytically active metal phase selected from the group consisting of partially reduced group IB metals and completely reduced group VIII metals, said metal phase being present in an amount of grater than or equal to about 0.03 wt %, and said catalyst having an initial diolefin hydrogenation activity, treating a hydrocarbon feedstock having a diolefin content of greater than or equal to about 0.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1996Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Intevep, S.A.Inventors: Magdalena Ramirez de Agudelo, Zaida Hernandez de Godoy, Raul Navarro, Julia Guerra
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Patent number: 5816090Abstract: A pneumatic isostatic forging process for densification of near net shape workpieces is disclosed. In the process, a workpiece is heated prior to the forging process, such as from a previous processing step. The workpiece is loaded into a pressure vessel. The pressure in the vessel is ramped to an operating pressure and held for approximately 10-120 seconds. The vessel is pressurized using rapid pressurization to achieve a high strain rate to assist in the final closure of voids within the workpiece, with the increase in the strain rate lowering the flow stress requirements for the workpiece, thereby making the workpiece more susceptible to plastic deformation.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1997Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Ametek Specialty Metal Products DivisionInventors: Edwin S. Hodge, Robert F. Tavenner
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Patent number: 5817345Abstract: An injection molding machine of the present invention includes a first mold half having one of at least one mold cavity and at least one mold core and a rotatable turret block rotatable on an axis for rotating a plurality of movable mold halves thereof into alignment with the first mold half. Each of the movable mold halves include one of at least one mold cavity and at least one mold core matable with the first mold half for forming a mold for molding a molded article. The rotatable turret block is further for clamping the movable mold halves and the first mold half together. The machine further includes a mechanism for moving the rotatable turret block relative the first mold half, a first injector for injecting melt into the at least one mold cavity, to form an injected article and a second injector for injecting melt into the at least one mold cavity over the injected article to form an injected article having at least two layers.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1996Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Husky Injection Molding System Ltd.Inventors: Michael Koch, Robert Schad, Robin Arnott
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Patent number: 5810865Abstract: In a surgical instrument having at least one jaw part (6, 7) which is turnable around a pin (11), the jaw part (6, 7) is connected via a receiver (8, 9) with the pin (11), and the jaw part (6, 7) is detachably fastened with respect to the receiver (8, 9).Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1997Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Inventors: Stefan Koscher, Johann Wurtz
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Patent number: D399338Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1997Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Inventor: Curtis W. Lund