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United States Patent (191: Loomer
United States Patent (191: Loomer
[11]
Loomer
Calif.
[22] Filed:
3,973,685
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ABSTRACT
[211 Appl.No.:589,141
[63]
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250/223 R; 2l4/l6.4 A
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