Patents Assigned to M
  • Modulated pressure damper seal
    Patent number: 5707064
    Abstract: A damper seal (310) and method of sealing and damping a rotating shaft (312) are disclosed. The damper seal (310) includes a stator housing (314), a plurality of cavities (C.sub.1, C.sub.2, C.sub.3, C.sub.4), a first sealing blade (316) for modulating the fluid flow into the cavities, and a second sealing blade (318) with notches (330) and/or holes (340) for modulating the fluid flow exiting the cavities (C.sub.1, C.sub.2, C.sub.3, C.sub.4) less than the fluid flow entering the cavities (C.sub.1, C.sub.2, C.sub.3, C.sub.4) to provide improved damping and sealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: John M. Vance
  • Mass storage and dispensing system for liquids such as citrus products
    Patent number: 5706883
    Abstract: A system in which mass quantities of liquids may be stored in a substantially frozen state, portions thawed for dispensing, and any undispensed thawed portions rechilled for further storage is disclosed. The system includes a tank with a substantially bell-shaped, or flared, interior, the flaring of the tank surface combining with force of gravity to detach frozen material for dispensing. Separate temperature control sections allow selected areas of the tank to be heated or cooled as necessary, moreover, and distinct reservoirs of heat-transfer liquid (such as glycol) may be used for heating versus cooling the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Jack M. Berry, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles R. Ward
  • Silicone oil-based drilling fluids
    Patent number: 5707939
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved continuous phase for a drilling fluid and specifically a silicone continuous phase which is non-polluting and substantially non-toxic. Preferred silicones for use in the invention are dimethylsiloxane polymers. In the drilling fluid compositions, suitable emulsifiers, wetting agents, viscosifiers, weight materials and fluid loss additives may be added in conjunction with water and/or a brine phase for desired rheological properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: M-I Drilling Fluids
    Inventor: Arvind D. Patel
  • Yeast composition
    Patent number: 5707669
    Abstract: Encapsulated yeast composition especially developed for use with frozen doughs comprising food grade fibers having adsorbed thereon liquid cream yeast, the particles being coated with a continuous layer of impervious thermoplastic material, frozen dough containing the encapsulated yeast composition and the method for making the encapsulated yeast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: M-CAP Technologies International
    Inventors: John Soltis, Joseph L. Sell
  • Method and apparatus for addressing a wireless communication station with a dynamically-assigned address
    Patent number: 5708655
    Abstract: A method, and associated apparatus, for providing a wireless communication station with a dynamically-assigned address which provides a temporary address to route data to the wireless communication station. A temporary address is assigned to the wireless communication station to permit data, such as packet data, to be communicated between the wireless communication station and a correspondent host. Once communication with the wireless communication station is terminated, the temporary address can be reassigned and reused pursuant to subsequent communications with another wireless communication station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson publ
    Inventors: Stefan Toth, Goran Hall
  • Conversion of alkanes to unsaturated carboxylic acids
    Patent number: 5705685
    Abstract: Alkanes are converted to unsaturated carboxylic acids by contacting an alkane with an oxidizing agent and a heteropolyacid or polyoxoanion comprising (1) at least 9 atoms of a first framework metal or metals comprising molybdenum, tungsten or vanadium or combinations thereof and (2) 1 to 3 atoms of a second framework metal or metals comprising zinc or a transition metal different from the first framework metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Sun Company, Inc. (R&M)
    Inventors: James E. Lyons, Paul E. Ellis, Jr., Swati Karmakar, Shahid N. Shaikh
  • Laser wavelength control system
    Patent number: 5706301
    Abstract: A laser wavelength control system (20) stabilizes laser output wavelength. The control system includes a reflector/filter device (40) upon which laser radiation is incident for yielding both a filtered-transmitted signal (FS) and a reflected signal (RS). A controller (45) uses both the filtered-transmitted signal (FS) and the reflected signal (RS) to generate a control signal (CS). The control signal is utilized by a temperature converter (100) to adjust laser output wavelength of the laser (22). In one embodiment, the reflector/filter device is an optical fiber grating. The wavelength control system facilitates construction of a modular optical multichannel transmission system (200).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson
    Inventor: Bo E. Lagerstrom
  • Fuel tank
    Patent number: 5704337
    Abstract: In a fuel tank with a filler neck of plastic material which filler neck is connected at one end to the fuel tank and has a filler opening at its other end, a vent pipe extending from the tank to the filler opening, an adsorber chamber with a chamber opening and a fuel vapor conduit providing for communication of the tank with the adsorber chamber are all integrally formed with the filler neck in a single blow molding step, the adsorber chamber, after being filled with a bag of activated carbon, being closed by a lid which carries a regeneration valve and covers the chamber opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: M C Micro Compact Car Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Peter Stratz, Karl-Heinz Kempka
  • Safety ring for double open-ended sample holder cell for spectroscopic analysis
    Patent number: 5703927
    Abstract: This invention relates to a double open-ended sample holder cell for x-ray spectroscopic analysis including a cell (58) for containing the sample, a first ring (52) mounted to the cell at one open face (48) securing an analytic film (56) to the cell, a second ring (50) mounted to the cell securing a microporous or solid film (54) at the other open face (46); the second ring including a continuous ring wall extending outwardly from the rim o the cell; the continuous ring wall and the microporous film defining a compartment adjoining the second open face that contains any sample material that passes or breaks through the microporous or solid film. A support bar (92) connected to the top securing ring provides a grip for a tool used in the process of remotely raising or lowering the sample holder relative to placement into or removal from an x-ray cassette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Angelo M. Torrisi
    Inventors: Angelo M. Torrisi, Roland Urbano
  • Portable adjustable traction appliance to treat carpal tunnel syndrome and other problems of the wrist
    Patent number: 5702355
    Abstract: A portable appliance for treating carpal tunnel syndrome and/or other problems of the wrist of a person. The appliance comprises a releasably securable sleeve means for securement to a person's forearm, a stationary member positioned on the sleeve means, a moveable member slidably coupled to the stationary member, a cuff means secured to an end of the moveable member and a bias means coupled between the stationary member and the moveable member. The bias means is provided for urging the moveable member to slide from a retracted position to an extended position thus causing the cuff means to securely engage a portion of the person's hand adjacent the person's wrist to apply a predetermined tensile load to the person's wrist in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the forearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignees: Ronald M. Repice, Ronald M. Repice, II
    Inventors: Ronald M. Repice, Ronald M. Repice, II, Harold E. Clupper
  • Method and apparatus for playing mixture of Twenty-one and Baccarat using three, four or five player cards
    Patent number: 5702104
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a mixture of Twenty-one and Baccarat. Each player initially receives three cards, one for Twenty-one, one for Baccarat, and one common card to be summed with the Twenty-one card and the Baccarat card. The player then has the option of receiving a second Twenty-one card to be summed with the first Twenty-one card and the common card, and a second Baccarat card to be summed with the first Baccarat card and the common card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Mehrdad M. Malek
    Inventors: Mehrdad M. Malek, Thomas P. Kadlic, Frank D. Borsenik
  • Meat-comminuting machine with improved vacuum discharge mechanism
    Patent number: 5699970
    Abstract: A discharge mechanism for meat-comminuting machine is disclosed, which comprises a housing structure and a discharge rotor. The housing structure defines a discharge chamber adapted to receive meat comminuted by the meat-comminuting machine, through a front mouth of the discharge chamber, and defines a back wall of the discharge chamber and a cylindrical wall thereof. The discharge rotor is arranged to be rotatably driven in the discharge chamber for discharging the comminuted meat from the discharge chamber, through an outlet of the cylindrical wall, via centrifugal force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: 2 M Tool Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Vladan Mihailovic
  • Method of treating birds
    Patent number: 5698193
    Abstract: A method of combatting microbial infections, including Escherichia coli and Salmonella infections, in immature birds by in ovo administration of an immune lymphokine (ILK) containing preparation in an amount effective to combat microbial infections in immature birds. A method of combatting microbial infections in immature birds by upregulating the production of endogenous Interleukin-8 (IL-8) in the bird. A method of combatting microbial infections in immature birds by in ovo administration of immune lymphokine (ILK).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Agriculture, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Michael H. Kogut, John R. DeLoach, Billy M. Hargis, Edward D. McGruder
  • Screening sieves, notably for paper pulp
    Patent number: 5697503
    Abstract: Sieve with slots or holes, made from a U-shaped section, constituted by a stack of identical circles, each circle (1, 1') being made from a tapered U-shaped section of which the two ends are welded or mechanically connected to one another, characterized in that this stack of circles (1, 1') is maintained tightly between two rings (2-3, 2-'3') by a plurality of tie rods (4, 4') and in that the lateral walls of the circles in the stack rest on one another without any further fastening together, so that the walls of the sections can undergo elastic deformation under the effects of the tightening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: E & M Lamort
    Inventor: Alain Serres
  • Ink pad holder
    Patent number: D387800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: M&R Marking Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean P. Daw, Michael D. Bailey, John R. Laverack, Frederick W. Dour, Steven J. Sculler, Walter W. Stefanski
  • Child's toothbrush
    Patent number: D388254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: M+ C Schiffer GmbH
    Inventor: Carl Schiffer
  • Expandable trivet
    Patent number: D388278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert T. Howitt
  • Traffic sign post slip splice connection base piece
    Patent number: D389252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dean C. Alberson, D. Lance Bullard, Jr.
  • Traffic signpost slip splice connection base piece
    Patent number: D389253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dean C. Alberson, D. Lance Bullard, Jr.
  • Children's tooth brush
    Patent number: D389314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: M + C Schiffer GmbH
    Inventor: Carl Schiffer