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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182851 | Ruminant feedstock dietary supplement This invention provides a control release formulation or rumen-bypass dietary supplement in compacted form. The formulation or supplement has the capability to transport fatty acid calcium salt and between about 1-75 percent of one or more rumen-protected undegraded... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8178138 | Ruminant feedstock dietary supplement This invention provides a control release formulation or rumen-bypass dietary supplement in compacted form. The formulation or supplement has the capability to transport fatty acid calcium salt and between about 1-75 percent of one or more rumen-protected undegraded... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8178088 | Antiprotozoal composition A composition, and method of use, for controlling, reducing or preventing the growth of protozoal bacteria in the rumen of a ruminant comprising cell bodies of a facultative anaerobe selected from the group consisting of Corynebacterium cell bodies and Bre... | 05/15/2012 |
| D659549 | Applicator of roll-on wax | 05/15/2012 |
| 8156896 | Clump recognition animal litter The present invention is directed towards a clump recognition animal litter that enables a user to visually identify and dispose of all used litter portions from unused litter, regardless of clump size and clump location within the litter. The clump recognition anim... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8062722 | Condom with warmth imparting lubricant A condom together with a lubrication composition, the lubricating composition containing a minimal amount of free water, and comprising one or more glycols, such that the glycols in the lubricant release heat and warmth when contacted with compositions containing fr... | 11/22/2011 |
| D643128 | Personal vibrator | 08/09/2011 |
| 7960153 | Glucose conversion to ethanol via yeast cultures and bicarbonate ions The present invention is directed to the enhanced production of ethanol from fermentation using an ethanol producing microorganism. In particular, the present invention provides a process for the enhanced growth and metabolism of an ethanol producing microorganism (... | 06/14/2011 |
| D638134 | Personal vibrator | 05/17/2011 |
| 7939117 | Ruminant feedstock dietary supplement This invention provides a rumen-bypass dietary supplement in compacted particulate form. The supplement has the capability to transport fatty acid calcium salt and between about 65-96 percent of rumen-protected undegraded aminoacid content to the post-ruminal digest... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7938256 | Condom card The present invention is directed to a means for storing condoms that will protect and conceal the packaged condoms while they are carried on the person or stored by the consumer subsequent to purchase but prior to use. According to the present invention, the storag... | 05/10/2011 |
| D636888 | Personal vibrator | 04/26/2011 |
| 7915213 | High ash liquid laundry detergents comprising a urea and/or glycerine hygroscopic agent An aqueous based liquid laundry detergent comprises at least 15 wt. % of an alkali metal carbonate builder and a hygroscopic agent in sufficient amounts to maintain the stability of the detergent composition and reduce the formation of insoluble hydrates of the carb... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7799275 | Diagnostic test device A diagnostic test device comprises means for sampling a liquid biological sample and means for reacting the sample with at least one reagent to provide one or more visible indicia. The device also comprises an optical detector for detecting the presence of the one o... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7776618 | Diagnostic detection device The invention comprises a device for detecting an analyte in a liquid sample deposited on a first portion of the device for transport to a second portion of the device that is in fluid contact with the first portion. In specific embodiments, the device comprises a l... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7772578 | Diagnostic test device including photodetector and tether A diagnostic test device comprising means for sampling a liquid biological sample, means for reacting the sample with at least one reagent to provide one or more visible indicia and an optical detector for detecting the presence of said one or more indicia, the devi... | 08/10/2010 |
| D621029 | Condom | 08/03/2010 |
| D621028 | Condom | 08/03/2010 |
| 7763454 | Electronic analyte assaying device The invention is an electronically processed single-step test device for detecting the presence of a preselected analyte in a fluid. The device includes a hollow rectangular outer casing, disposed within co-joined upper and lower sections of the casing are assay mat... | 07/27/2010 |
| D616978 | Condom | 06/01/2010 |
| 7723629 | Electric toothbrushes and packages containing same An actuator assembly and packaging feature for an electric toothbrush is disclosed. The actuator assembly includes a positionable member accessible along the outer surface of the toothbrush body. The actuator assembly further includes a spring member retained within... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7665418 | Non color-transferable animal litter A non-color transferable animal litter that employs painted particles and non-painted water absorbent material. The painted particles are colorfast once dry. Upon wetting the dried painted particles do not bleed. The water absorbent material may be a clumping or non... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7622729 | Diagnostic test device including photodetector for scanning detection region A diagnostic test device comprises means for sampling a liquid biological sample. Means is provided for reacting the sample with a reagent to provide one or more visible indicia. A photodetector for scans a detection region to produce a pulsed output indicative of t... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7434535 | Timing device A timing device for visually determining the passage of a preselected period of time including a redox indicator and a metal salt wherein the indicator undergoes an observable change in color which is related to the desired preselected period of time. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435426 | Micron sized bicarbonate particles and slurrys containing the same This invention provides substantially spherical, micron and submicron sized alkali metal bicarbonate particles. When combined with a liquid medium, the alkali metal bicarbonate particles have an exceptional capability to form a flowable slurry which demonstrates lon... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435380 | Pseudo-plastic or thixotropic liquid deodorant product for ostomy pouches A pseudo-plastic or thixotropic carrier having anti-malodorous components dissolved or suspended therein is sprayed on the internal surfaces of an ostomy bag or pouch. The viscoelastic properties of the carrier allow the composition to be conveniently dispensed from... | 10/14/2008 |
| D577873 | Cushioning device | 09/30/2008 |
| 7398575 | Electric toothbrush having a flexible drive shaft An electric toothbrush is disclosed comprising a body, a head, and a neck extending therebetween. A motor, drive train, and one or more batteries impart motion to the collection of movable bristles. A spring component is provided in the drive train that is configure... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7356866 | Modular electric toothbrushes An electric toothbrush having movable and static carriers which independently slidingly engage the receiving member of the toothbrush head within channels defined by the surfaces of the receiving member. Such carriers can be releasably removable to replace or exchan... | 04/15/2008 |
| D563106 | Head portion of a toothbrush | 03/04/2008 |
| D560913 | Electric toothbrush handle | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322066 | Electric toothbrushes having movable, intermittently movable, and fixed bristles An electric toothbrush comprising a handle, a head, and a neck extending between the handle and the head. The electric toothbrush has a longitudinal axis. The handle has a hollow interior region, and has a motor disposed within the hollow region. The movable bristle... | 01/29/2008 |
| D558455 | Set of bristles for an electric toothbrush | 01/01/2008 |
| 7310847 | Dual functional cleaning article A dual functional sheet-like cleaning article having a first layer made of at least one non-woven material and a second layer made of at least one different non-woven material in which the first layer provides a water absorbing capability wherein the second layer pr... | 12/25/2007 |
| D557806 | Vibrating ring | 12/18/2007 |
| D557805 | Vibrating ring | 12/18/2007 |
| D552748 | Vibrating ring | 10/09/2007 |
| D552749 | Vibrating ring | 10/09/2007 |
| D552750 | Vibrating ring | 10/09/2007 |
| 7258229 | Electric toothbrushes and packages containing same An actuator assembly and packaging feature for an electric toothbrush is disclosed. The actuator assembly includes a positionable member accessible along the outer surface of the toothbrush body. The actuator assembly further includes a spring member retained within... | 08/21/2007 |
