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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110033028 | Unfiltered Radiation Therapy This is a new technique in IMRT and 3D conformal gamma radiation dose delivery using a linear accelerator with no flattening filter. The technique improves patient radiation therapy by reducing radiation scattered to surrounding normal tissue and reducing electron conta... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110024390 | Apparatus and process for removing oxidation scale from metal The invention provides an improved apparatus and method for removing oxidized and embedded scale from sheet metal by high pressure spraying a diluted hydrochloric acid water mixture onto the surface of the sheet metal. The contaminated water/acid solution is then re-cir... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110001397 | Piezo magnetostrictive device A piezo magnetostrictive device has a sheet of piezo material with an array of holes formed therein. At least some of the holes are filled with a magnetostrictive material which converts magnetic energy to mechanical energy by exhibiting a change in length or breadth up... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20110000969 | Tire antenna for RFID An RFID device for tires includes first and second sheets non-conducting insulation material having positioned therebetween a semi-conductor chip and a wireless antenna formed of electrically conducting ink printed on one of said sheets.... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100315809 | Method and kit for retrofitting fluorescent light fixtures Retrofit lighting kits allow for the reuse of fluorescent lighting fixture housings, already in place, while retrofitting new assemblies that increase efficiency, reduce energy consumption and demand, and reduce ongoing maintenance costs. I... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100225492 | Filter monitoring device A filter monitoring device which detects variances in pressure of fluid flowing through a filter element in a filter assembly includes (1) an indicator for conveying data of changes in the differential pressure of the fluid in the filter assembly and (2) a temperature s... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100216602 | Trunk rotation This trunk rotation device uses dynamic movement of one's body such as, shoulder, hip, knee, back, thigh, and abdominal musculature. The device provides a method for exercising the spinal column and the muscles of the torso, including those in the abdominal lumbar and t... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100206773 | Conversion of a light sweet refinery to a heavy sour refinery This is a unique way of upgrading an existing refinery to process heavy sour crude. The system does not significantly modify an existing sweet refinery. Rather, a hydrocracker is used at the existing light sweet refinery location to create light sweet crudes from heavy ... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100206772 | Process for the fractionation of diluted bitumen for use in light sweet refinery This is a unique way of upgrading an existing refinery to process heavy bitumen. The upgrade utilizes a diluent recovery unit (DRU) in front of a Resid Hydrocracker. The diluent is light enough that the DRU does not require significant metallurgy upgrades. The corrosive... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100185329 | VISION AIDED CASE/BULK PALLETIZER SYSTEM The vision aided case/bulk palletizer system of this invention is a process and apparatus for: providing a camera positioned over the dunnage supply line; initiating a frame grab of the dunnage supply line with the camera; using the frame grab to determine the position ... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100181371 | Tamper evident label A tamper-evident label for a carton having one flap or two opposing flaps includes a pair of end portions each having adhesive or other means for fastening to span the edge of one flap or opposing flaps of the carton. A central area between the end portions defines one ... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100119873 | Coated article with black color An article is coated with a coating having a black color. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises a nickel or polymer basecoat layer, and a first color layer comprised of oxygen-rich refractory metal oxycarbides, a second color layer comprising oxygen-rich refr... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100102259 | Tubular valve device The presented valve (1) is based on two axially adjustable sleeve-shaped valve seat rings (14, 36) that are associated with locking arrangements in the form of annular armature plates (22, 35) and associate holding coils (24, 36). The valve c... | 04/29/2010 |
| 20100096523 | Releasing mud flap hanger A releasing hanger for mud flaps for trucks includes a rotatable release bar supported on a support plate and having flap lugs for supporting a mud flap. A tension spring encircling the release bar cooperates with retaining pins mounted on the releasing bar to yieldingl... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100065674 | Apparatus for the robotic plugging/unplugging of rolls This machine generally is an apparatus for preparing rolls of previously wound material for an unwinding machine. More particularly industrial robots are used to improve the apparatus onto which rolls of sheet form material and the like can be loaded in preparation for ... | 03/18/2010 |
| 20100058891 | Method of recovering scrap metal A method of removing iron from waste slag from a steel producing furnace that reduces the size of the waste slag to slag particles in a reduction zone. The slag particles are advanced along a conveyor in a first direction. A first and second magnet are positioned adjace... | 03/11/2010 |
| 20100047955 | Interconnection system for photovoltaic modules Methods for forming series-interconnected solar cells that use metal foils as substrates are provided. In an embodiment of the invention, a metallic substrate-type solar cell having the following structure is provided: a metal substrate, a semiconductor, and a transpare... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100037928 | Umbrella An umbrella that has a shaft and a plurality of bows pivotally connected to the shaft. A plurality of ribs are slideably positioned on the shaft and pivotally connected to the bows. A cover is positioned on the bows and the cover is designed to protect a user from moist... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100023153 | Wireless qualifier for monitoring and controlling a tool This device is a wireless tool qualifier that verifies that the correct number of fasteners have been properly installed into an assembly. When used in conjunction with a wireless tool, proper fastener torque and count can be verified. In another embodiment, the wireles... | 01/28/2010 |
| 20100023152 | Wireless manufacturing line control This device is a wireless tool monitor assembly line interface. The current embodiment of this new tool monitor has the ability to communicate with multiple different tool types. Pneumatic, electric, click based torque tools, and strain gauge torque transducers can all ... | 01/28/2010 |
| 20100004178 | Albumin-based colloid composition and method of use in treating hypovolemia and multiorgan dysfunction A composition comprising an albumin-based colloid and its use in treating hypovolemic conditions such as capillary leak syndrome and shock are disclosed.... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090320381 | Gutter guard A gutter guard for preventing the entrance of debris into the trough of a gutter includes an outwardly convex portion extending lengthwise over the trough of the gutter. A plurality of hoods extend upwardly from the outwardly convex portion and over lie a first set of a... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090314270 | Method and apparatus for moving a mass A combination for performing a variety of functions includes (a) apparatus for moving a projectile or other mass along an arcuate path and moving the path substantially radially along a local radius of curvature and (b) a tool, vehicle or other article for receiving suc... | 12/24/2009 |
| 20090301581 | Pressurized gas containing system A pressurized gas containing system has a cowling and mounting ring which supports a valve and regulator on a cylinder containing gas under pressure.... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090252905 | Thermal direct printing dissolving paper A label has a water dissolvable or water dispersible paper with a coating of a type which can be printed with direct thermal printing. The label is produced by passing a length of such paper with a freshly applied coating of the above type through an oven for drying bef... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090226513 | Na/K-ATpase Ligand This process relates to a pharmaceutical composition of an Na-K-ATPase ligand which will stimulate Na/K-ATPase signaling in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. In one embodiment, the composition may be used to treat a skin disorder. In another embodiment, the composi... | 09/10/2009 |
| 20090226116 | Dissolvable pouch A pouch for containing a product is formed of water dispersible or water dissolvable paper on the exterior and a water dissolvable adhesive on the interior. The method of manufacturing includes folding a sheet of paper about a central fold line such that adhesive applie... | 09/10/2009 |
| 20090223156 | Architectural concrete structure An architectural concrete structure and a wall system formed with a plurality of architectural concrete structure wherein each block has first and second cement sections spaced apart and joined together with steel reinforcing bars and tubular members filled with cement.... | 09/10/2009 |
| 20090220323 | Process and apparatus for loading and unloading an unwinding machine This core plugging station relates generally to preparing rolls of previously wound material for an unwinding machine. The core plugging station improves the automation of moving rolls of sheet form material and the like to be loaded in preparation for unwinding. When a... | 09/03/2009 |
| 20090218914 | Magnetostrictive / piezo remote power generation, battery and method A power generation device generates power by subjecting a composite of magnetostrictive material and piezo material to a magnetic field. The composite of magnetostrictive material and piezo material may be incorporated in a battery or other storage device.... | 09/03/2009 |
| 20090211073 | Method and apparatus for removing wires from a bale A method and apparatus for removing wires from a bale includes a conveyor system for moving one or more bales and a de-wiring station positioned adjacent the conveyor system. The de-wiring station includes a robot with an end tool. A bale that is bound by one or more wi... | 08/27/2009 |
| 20090184015 | Toothbrush holder The present invention relates to a sanitary toothbrush holder that holds toothbrushes in place to hang up right or upside down resulting in a cleaner brush that is air dried. It provides a better, easier and secure method of storing the brush after use. It is especially... | 07/23/2009 |
| 20090167115 | Magnetostrictive / piezo remote power generation, battery and method A power generation device generates power by subjecting a composite of magnetostrictive material and piezo material to a magnetic field. The composite of magnetostrictive material and piezo material may be incorporated in a battery or other storage device.... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20090138083 | Variable height vertebral body replacement implant A variable height vertebral body replacement implant used in corpectomy surgery to provide support in place of a removed or damaged vertebrae, and contain and compact bone graft material.... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090133547 | Tool clamping device and tool holder A tool clamping device having a tool holder (2) holding a tool (7, 8) for insertion into a socket of a tool support (1), such as a turret disc is designed such that a receiving body (16) of the tool holder and the tool support (1) have... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090109003 | Automatic antenna tuner system for RFID An automatic antenna tuner system for radio frequency identification system includes a pulse width modulator, a microprocessor for controlling the generation of a source signal from the modulator, capacitors for receiving the source signal from amplifiers and transmitti... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090108244 | Motorcycle lifting device This invention is an improved lifting device for safely assisting in the lifting of a motorcycle that has fallen onto its side. The device utilizes lever action to assist a person in lifting a motorcycle back up to its normal upright position. The device is portable, is... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090107752 | Exhaust system protection device An exhaust system protection device is described that can be installed on the exhaust pipe of a vehicle. The device is designed to protect valuable components of the exhaust system from unauthorized removal. The device has a first locking collar that is configured to be... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090068869 | Flourescent lamp socket with enhanced contact reliability The lamp socket according to the invention demonstrates a housing (2) with a rotor (26). Contacts (15, 16), which demonstrate contact tags (17) that are resilient in the swivel direction, are mounted in the housing (2). The open ends (... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090032097 | Enhancement of dye-sensitized solar cells using colloidal metal nanoparticles Plasmon enhancement of a dye-stained matrix for use in a photovoltaic cell. The matrix includes nanoparticles of a charge accepting semiconductor; a sensitizer coating the charge accepting semiconductor; and metal nanoparticles capable of plasmon resonance. Another aspe... | 02/05/2009 |
