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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20060037521 | Conversion arrangement for kayak Conversion arrangement for kayak with stabilizer, keel, rudder, and rudder pedals. A functional accessory arrangement for converting a kayak that will use the same kites as the kite surfer's use for propulsion, the conversion includes a rudder, keel and stabilizer, the ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037522 | Steering-force detection device for steering handle of vehicle Steering-force detection sections, including a pressure-receiving section and a received-pressure detection section, are spaced from one another in the vicinity of a steering shaft. The steering shaft can include a pressing member for applying pressure to the pressure-r... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037523 | Seat structure for small planing craft A storage space can be defined above an engine hatch of a hull. A rear end portion of the hatch cover can have an opening into which a seat can be retracted into the storage space. A rear end portion of the seat can define part of the hatch cover when the seat is retrac... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037524 | Steering device of personal watercraft A steering device of a personal watercraft is disclosed. The steering device typically includes a lower steering column that is mounted to a body of the watercraft and is configured to be rotatable around a rotational axis extending rearward and upward, and an upper ste... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037525 | Dock post safety cap A dock post safety cap made of closed cell foam or a similar pliable material capable of absorbing an impact. The dock post cap is designed to protect individuals, particularly children, who happen to fall while walking or running down a boat dock and might strike one o... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037526 | Pontoon for protection barrier system A pontoon provides buoyancy for a protection barrier to be provided in a body of water. The pontoon includes a metal structural member; a urethane inner shell that encases a portion of the metal structural member; a polyethylene region that encases the urethane inner sh... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037527 | Rotatable wakeboard support A wakeboard support includes a clamp fixed a substantially vertical standard on a boat. The clamp has an outside surface that is substantially rotationally symmetric about an axis aligned with the standard. A collar surrounds the clamp. The collar has an inside surface ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037528 | Method and apparatus for intelligent highway traffic control devices A method and system is disclosed for the deployment, reconfiguration and retrieval of robotic highway safety markers. The system includes one or more robotic safety markers, a base station or lead robot having a range-finder module for robotic safety marker localization... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037529 | Single crystal and quasi-single crystal, composition, apparatus, and associated method A single crystal or quasi-single crystal including one or more Group III material and an impurity. The impurity includes one or more elements from Group IA, Group IIA, Groups IIIB to VIIB, Group VIII, Group IB, Group IIB, or Group VIIA elements of the periodic table of ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037530 | Process for obtaining bulk mono-crystalline gallium-containing nitride A process for obtaining bulk mono-crystalline gallium-containing nitride, eliminating impurities from the obtained crystal and manufacturing substrates made of bulk mono-crystalline gallium-containing nitride has been now proposed. According to the invention, the proces... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037531 | Furnace purification and metal fluoride crystals grown in a purified furnace The invention is directed to a method for growing metal fluoride crystals suitable for use in below 200 nm optical lithography systems, the method comprising including at least the step of heating a crystal growth furnace to a temperature in the range of 1400-2000° C. ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037532 | Artificial tanning solution and other fluid application apparatus, system and method An apparatus, method, composition, and system for coating of the skin of a person with a fluid. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a relatively small, lightweight framework that supports a reservoir for containing a tanning solution, a plurality of misting heads for ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037533 | High velocity thermal spray apparatus A thermal spray apparatus is provided for thermal spraying a coating onto a substrate. The apparatus include a heating module for providing a stream of heated gas. The heating module is coupled to a forming module for controlling pressure and velocity characteristics of... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037534 | System for treating, in particular, cataphoretically immersion painting objects, particularly vehicle bodies A system for treating, in particular, cataphoretically immersion painting objects, particularly vehicle bodies comprises a number of treatment reservoirs (101, 102, 103) inside of which the objects (4) can each be subjected to the action of a treatment liq... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037535 | Plant for the treatment, in particular the cataphoretic dip coating of objects , in particular of vehicle chassis The invention relates to a plant for the treatment, in particular the cataphoretic dip coating of objects, in particular of vehicle chassis (4), whereby the objects (4) are run by means of a transport car (5) through several treatment stations and o... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037536 | Plasma resistant member, manufacturing method for the same and method of forming a thermal spray coat The present invention concerns a plasma resistant member comprising Y2O3 or YAG thermal performed thermal spray on an alumina base material, wherein the surface roughness Ra of the alumina base material is 5 μm or more and 15 μm or less. By rende... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037537 | Vacuum-processing chamber-shield and multi-chamber pumping method One or more chambers of a multi-chamber vacuum processing apparatus are provided with a high gas flow conductance path to an exhaust volume of the apparatus that is maintained at high vacuum with a high vacuum pump. Separate pumps for the one or more chambers are made u... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037538 | Holding device for a screen A holding device 12 for mounting at least one screen 9 in a coating chamber 2 of an installation for coating a substrate, especially a glass substrate, is configured such that a screen 9 held by the holding device 12 can be moved at le... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037539 | Vaporizer, various apparatuses including the same and method of vaporization A vaporizer that does not cause clogging or other failure, permits long-term use and enables stable supply of raw materials to a reaction section. In particular, a vaporizer which not only enables continuous and stable supply of raw materials adjusted to stoichiometric ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037540 | Delivery system Systems for delivering solid organometallic compounds in the vapor phase to reactors are provided. Such systems include a dual-chambered cylinder design for use with a frit of solid organometallic source material for chemical vapor phase deposition systems, and a method... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037541 | Milking device The invention relates to a milking device, which includes a milk-transporting conduit containing at least one teat cup arranged to be attached to a teat of an animal to be milked, and a milk hose to permit a transportation of milk from the teat to a milk-collecting memb... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037542 | Plasma-assisted disinfection of milking machines In a milking machine teat cup wherein an animal to be milked has its teat inserted into a teat cup liner during milking, a first electrode extends about or within at least a portion of the teat cup liner. To clean and/or disinfect the liner, a second electrode is insert... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037543 | Enhanced feeding and growth rates of aquatic animals fed an astaxanthin product derived from marigold extract The present invention relates to the use of an astaxanthin pigment product obtained by semi-synthesis from marigold extract to substantially enhance the feeding and growth rates of commercially cultivated aquatic species when added to the feed mixture in concentrations ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037544 | Package for storage and distribution of wild bird seed convertible to a disposable squirrel proof wild bird feeder A flexible plastic container for shipment and distribution of wild bird seed. The outer wall of the container 18 to have a shape that allows the bird seed to flow by gravity to the lower extremity of the container. One or more feeder holes 15 located at a ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037545 | SELF CLEANING BIRDBATH A self cleaning birdbath with a bowl (10) which is shaped for easy cleaning and fixed to a support pole (14) that has a water supply pipe (13) inside it, connected to a gear driven lawn sprinkler (12) with a converter nozzle (11), that... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037546 | BIRD FEEDER A bird feeder that is to be suspended from a support includes a container disposed on a base that has at least one outer opening operative to dispense foodstuff from the container. A hanger member is centrally located on a top portion of the container. An upstanding bar... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037547 | Animal water dispensers and the like that resist fouling and method of maintaining same An animal water bowl assembly is maintained clean by allowing a bowl to dry out after a use period, before refilling. Uses include: birdbath and pet and farm animal watering. Two bowls can be coordinated so that one is in use with water while one is drying out. A two-fa... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037548 | Litter-free pet waste collection system A litter-free pet waste collection system providing a sanitary, easy to clean and aesthetically pleasing unit for receiving household pet waste without utilizing granular or pelleted litter, comprising a base, a diverting tray having a sloped bottom surface and an apert... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037549 | Toilet for pet Disclosed is a toilet for pet, which can treat urine and feces of the pet very cleanly. The toilet for pet includes: a frame having a container, a seating jaw formed on the upper part thereof, and concave parts formed on both sides of the seating jaw; a grating seated o... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037550 | Apparatus and method of harvesting shellfish A shellfish harvesting apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to harvest shellfish is provided. A floating vessel and harvester are provided to harvest shellfish from the waters surrounding the vessel. A turret, an elongated boom attached to the turret, a gatheri... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037551 | Submersible farm The invention relates to an improved submersible mollusc farm. According to the invention, a line of cables bearing the culture ropes and the cylindrical buoys which maintain said line horizontal is suspended from end floats. The end floats comprise a filling/emptying s... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037552 | Apparatus and method for rotating avian enclosures An apparatus and method provide rotation of avian enclosures. In a first mode of operation, the apparatus automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a slow speed when a bird is detected, and automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a faster speed when a larger ani... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037553 | Pet safety enclosure method and apparatus A portable self erecting pet enclosure which provides protection to domesticated animals when the animals are introduced into hostile or new environments. The pet enclosure design has a support system and a nylon webbing cover. The support system is constructed of two c... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037554 | Foldable/collapsible structure A foldable/collapsible structure that folds or collapses between a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. The structure includes a top and a bottom panel, and a pair of opposing sidewalls extending between the top and bottom panels. The opposing sidewalls each i... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037555 | Massage devices and methods of using same The inventive subject matter relates to multi-layered massage devices for providing a pleasurable massage sensation; for simulating a lubricant-aided massage on the skin of an animal, without the use of a lubricant; for treating or preventing a cause or a symptom of a d... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037556 | Pet grooming tool and method for removing loose hair from a furry pet A pet grooming tool, for use with a furry pet such as a dog or cat having loose hair and non-loose hair, is adapted for removing the loose hair from the pet. The grooming tool comprises an elongate handle portion extending generally along a handle axis, and a pet engage... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037557 | Apparatus and methods for dispensing pet care substances Apparatus for timed dispensing of animal care substances to animals includes an electronic dispensing controller, and a dispenser operated by the electronic dispensing controller for dispensing an animal care substance to an animal at times determined by the electronic ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037558 | Apparatus and method for enabling a trained dog to open a door A paw-supporting element, mountable to a hinged door at a suitable location, enables a dog easily to either pull or push the door open depending on which way the door is operable. A pivotable plate mounted above the paw-supporting element, linked to a liftable latch of ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037559 | Portable animal tracking system A portable animal tracking system. The portable animal tracking system provides two-way communication between a first unit carried by an operator and a second unit carried by an animal. The first unit allows an operator to issue warnings or corrections to an animal and ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060037560 | Electronic fence transmitter for self-adjusting the receiving distance An electronic fence transmitter is comprised of a fence wire buried in a yard; a digital-analog (D/A) converter, a wire voltage amplifier, a data amplifier, a power amplifier for power-amplifying a data signal that is outputted from the data amplifier; a voltage detecto... | 02/23/2006 |
