One chemical and 10 mechanical inventions by Utahns were awarded patents by the U.S. Patent Office. Copies of patents are available by number for $3 from Box 9, Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231. Abstracts are available at the Marriott Library, University of Utah.
- Ronald E. Theener, Duchesne. Articulated three-point pipe bending apparatus. Filed Nov. 10, 1993. Patent 5,353,622.- Timothy Hawkey, Salt Lake City; Richard Torti, Burlington, Mass., and Bruce Johnson, Monument, Colo. An electrostatically controlled micromechanical gyroscope with actuators for controlling axial, radial and tilt positions of the rotor and means to determine the external forces acting on the rotor. Assigned to SatCon Technology Corp. Cambridge, Mass. Filed Aug. 18, 1992. Patent 5,353,656.
- Dennis W. Talbot, Salt Lake City. Multiuse watercraft including a boat coupled to and powered by a personal watercraft impelled by a water jet pump. Filed July 22, 1993. Patent 5,353,730.
- Lonny R. Matherne, Ogden, and Barry D. Mower, Layton. Apparatus and method for packaging a portable basketball system. Filed July 30, 1993, a continuation-in-part of patents 5,248,140 and 5,259,612. Patent 5,354,049.
- M. Elmer James, Mendon. Water sealed, cable reinforced vehicle endless track and cleat assembly. Assigned to LMC Operating Corp., Logan. Filed Sept. 7, 1993. Patent 5,354,124.
- Paul M. McKinnon, Brigham City. A manually maneuverable curb forming apparatus with counter-rotating augers. Filed Dec. 30, 1992. Patent 5,354,189.
- Francis S. Clark, Ogden, and Warren D. Hansen, Sandy. A fluid-retentive bandage. Filed June 22, 1992. Patent 5,354,261.
- You H. Bae, and Ick C. Kwon, both of Salt Lake City. A gas driven drug delivery device powered by electrolysis of hydrogel. Assigned to Insutech, Inc., Salt Lake City. Filed Feb. 17, 1993, a continuation-in-part of application Oct. 24, 1991. Patent 5,354,264.
- E. Marlowe Goble, Logan, and Jerry L. Lower, Bourbon, Ind. A drill guide for locating and installing a transverse pin for holding a replacement ligament. Assigned to Depuy Inc., Warsaw, Ind. Filed Jan. 15, 1993. Patent 5,354,300.
- Rong-Yu Wan; K. Marc LeVier, and Richard B. Clayton, all of Salt Lake City. A hydrometallurgical process for the recovery of precious metals from ores. Assigned to Newmont Gold Co. and Newmont Mining Corp., Denver. Filed July 28, 1993, a continuation-in-part of application April 1, 1992. Patent 5,354,359.
- Dennis E. Rich, West Jordan. Inclined tote for printed circuit boards. Filed Jan. 15, 1993. Design patent 351,323.