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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20100320045 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TUNING THE RESONANCE FREQUENCY OF AN ENERGY ABSORBING DEVICE FOR A STRUCTURE IN RESPONSE TO A DISRUPTIVE FORCE The invention is a system and method for automatically adjusting the resonance frequency of an energy absorbing device in response to a disruptive force. By configuring an energy absorbing device for automatic response tuning, utilizing a controller coupled to one or mo... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100319263 | HIGH TORQUE GEARLESS ACTUATION AT LOW SPEEDS FOR SWING GATE, ROLL-UP GATE, SLIDE GATE, AND VEHICULAR BARRIER OPERATORS The invention is a system for gearless operation of a movable barrier utilizing Lorentz forces, and in particular, a movable barrier operator retrofitted with a gearless motor capable of high torque at very low speeds. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the pr... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100319257 | HIGH TORQUE MOVABLE BARRIER ACTUATION AT LOW SPEEDS UTILIZING A HUB MOTOR The present invention is a system for high torque operation of a movable barrier utilizing a compact hub motor device, which may be directly coupled to a movable barrier without the use of additional gearing systems. The flat geometry provides high dynamic acceleration ... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100289616 | MOVABLE BARRIER SYSTEM ADAPTED TO UTILIZE BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY TO IDENTIFY AND AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO PREMISES The invention is a movable barrier system for controlling access to a secured premise utilizing biometric technology. More particularly, a system in accordance with the present invention comprises a movable barrier, an operator adapted to control movement of the movable... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100277591 | PORTABLE CAMERA AND SURVEILLANCE DEVICE The invention is a portable camera and surveillance device adapted to attach to a plurality of distinct support structures and transmit an image signal. More particularly, an apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises a housing including a universal co... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100263133 | MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL The invention is a multi-purpose tool that may provide the utility of a plurality of tools at a reduced weight and volume through the interchangeability of distinct tool attachments. A multi-purpose tool may comprise an elongated member including a handle and a pluralit... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100206336 | EXTENDABLE VACUUM CLEANER The invention is an extendable vacuum cleaner. More particularly, an apparatus in accordance with the present invention may comprise a housing for particulate collection, an intake unit for removably attaching to the housing, and one or more extenders coupled to the hou... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100146684 | HELMET STABILIZATION APPARATUS The helmet stabilization apparatus includes a helmet adapted to be worn by a user, a night vision goggle unit attached to a front portion of the helmet, and a removable counterweight attached to a rear portion of the helmet that balances with the weight of the night vis... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100122703 | ANTISEPTIC MASK AND METHOD OF USING ANTISEPTIC MASK The invention is an antiseptic mask, comprising a canister configured to store an antiseptic agent, one or more filters adapted to receive the antiseptic agent and a housing comprising a passageway from an air intake through the one or more filters and to a nose/mouth p... | 05/20/2010 |
| 20100119677 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DESSERTS UTILIZING SPECIALTY SOFT SERVE INSERTS The invention is a system and method for providing desserts utilizing a specialty soft serve insert, said insert comprising a body with multiple openings configured in a manner so that a more desirable textured mixture is produced when soft serve products are dispensed ... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100108698 | COMPRESSIBLE AND EXPANDABLE CONTAINER The invention is a compressible and expandable container adapted to support a liquid. More particularly, an apparatus in accordance with the present invention may comprise a bottom, a top, wherein the top comprises a spout situated on a distal side of the top and a hand... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100096312 | MAGNETIC FIELD PROCESSOR FOR CONDITIONING FLUIDS The invention is a magnetic fluid processor for conditioning fluids that includes an elongated housing comprising a core enclosed by a magnetic component in combination with an electrical return path. In one embodiment, the processor includes an elongated housing compri... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100095847 | SYSTEM FOR CONDITIONING FLUIDS UTILIZING A MAGNETIC FLUID PROCESSOR The invention is a system and method for conditioning fluids utilizing a magnetic fluid processor or device that includes an elongated housing comprising a core enclosed by a magnetic component in combination with an electrical return path. The process utilizes said dev... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100090796 | MOVABLE BARRIER SYSTEM ADAPTED TO TRANSMIT DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO A REMOTE DEVICE The invention is a movable barrier system with wireless connectivity to a remote device in close proximity. More particularly, an apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises of a movable barrier, an operator adapted to control movement of the movable ba... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100082038 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING AN INTRASTROMAL ABDOMINAL TRACHELECTOMY A method for performing an intrastromal abdominal trachelectomy, which is comprised of the steps of inserting a cutting guide into a female cervix, anchoring said cutting guide within said cervix, and making a plurality of incisions within said cervix using said cutting... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20100078036 | SPECIALTY HAIR ACCESSORY DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC FASTENING PROPERTIES The invention is a specialty hair accessory device with magnetic fastening properties adapted for magnetically coupling a person's hair in place to provide a desired hair style. In one embodiment, a hair accessory device comprises of a first member that includes magneti... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20100072141 | METHOD FOR CONDITIONING FLUIDS UTILIZING A MAGNETIC FLUID PROCESSOR The invention is a process that utilizes a device or processor that includes an elongated housing comprising a core enclosed by a magnetic component in combination with an electrical return path, which affects the electrons within fluids, thereby separating, for example... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100019548 | WORKSTATION WITH VARIABLE SPATIAL CONFIGURATION CAPABILITIES The invention is a workstation with variable spatial configuration capabilities. It is designed to allow a plurality of office chairs to couple to the workstation and while coupled to the workstation move in tandem with the workstation. Such coupling will allow the work... | 01/28/2010 |
| 20100017930 | SPECIALIZED INFANT PROTECTIVE COVER The invention is an apparatus and method for a protective cover to protect a user's shoulder area during such activities as burping, feeding, or playing with an infant. The cover has two grooves, one to contour around the user's neck region, and another to contour the u... | 01/28/2010 |
| 20100000011 | PLUMBING APPARATUS ADAPTED WITH REMOVABLE FILTERING CONTAINER The invention is a plumbing apparatus adapted with a removable filter container, which minimizes clogging and enables ease of maintenance by implementing a stopper without a guide but with a filtering container coupled to a pivot rod configured to regulate fluid flow. I... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090302287 | CHILD SAFETY DEVICE FOR BALUSTRADES A child safety device for balustrades designed to minimize or restrict child access to the open space between balusters, while preserving the spatial configuration and aesthetic appeal of the balustrade. The device comprises of an obstructing member secured by means of ... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090265838 | SPECIALTY HOSIERY GARMENT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME The invention is a hosiery garment adapted with specialized ends configured for interconversion between an open-toe configuration and a closed-toe configuration depending on the selective preferences of the wearer. A hosiery garment, in accordance with the present inven... | 10/29/2009 |
| 20090250965 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A SURFACE AREA The invention is an impermeable floor cover for protecting a surface while working along door regions, which utilizes one or more cover components, designed to allow full door movement variability. The specialized cover is made with a light, flexible and durable fabric,... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090211160 | ACCESS DEVICE WITH A PHOTOVOLTAIC HOUSING UTILIZED TO GENERATE POWER The invention is an access operating device equipped with a photovoltaic housing, and in particular, an access device, for example a movable barrier operator, equipped with a housing, which has been retrofitted with a photovoltaic substrate or film, and adapted to conve... | 08/27/2009 |
| 20090206777 | HIGH TORQUE MOVABLE BARRIER ACTUATION AT LOW SPEEDS UTILIZING A HUB MOTOR The present invention is a system for high torque operation of a movable barrier utilizing a compact hub motor device, which may be directly coupled to a movable barrier without the use of additional gearing systems. The flat geometry provides high dynamic acceleration ... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090189560 | HIGH TORQUE GEARLESS ACTUATION AT LOW SPEEDS FOR SWING GATE, ROLL-UP GATE, SLIDE GATE, AND VEHICULAR BARRIER OPERATORS The invention is a system for gearless operation of a movable barrier utilizing Lorentz forces, and in particular, a movable barrier operator retrofitted with a gearless motor capable of high torque at very low speeds. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the pr... | 07/30/2009 |
| 20090188166 | SYSTEM FOR GEARLESS OPERATION OF A MOVABLE BARRIER UTILIZING LORENTZ FORCES The invention is a system for gearless operation of a movable barrier utilizing Lorentz forces, and in particular, a movable barrier operator retrofitted with a gearless motor capable of high torque at very low speeds. Eliminating a gear system in accordance with the pr... | 07/30/2009 |
| 20090150002 | WIRELESS IRRIGATION CONTROL SERVER FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING A FIELD MODULE MATRIX The invention is a centralized server-based system containing a database with relevant information regarding features, parameters, and characteristics of a particular irrigation system, which utilizes proprietary irrigation software to control a plurality of field modul... | 06/11/2009 |
| 20090150001 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS IRRIGATION UTILIZING A CENTRALIZED CONTROL SERVER AND FIELD MODULE MATRIX The invention is a centralized server-based system containing a database with relevant information regarding features, parameters, and characteristics of a particular irrigation system, which utilizes proprietary irrigation software to control a plurality of field modul... | 06/11/2009 |
| 20090145974 | IRRIGATION FIELD MODULE MATRIX CONFIGURED FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WITH A CENTRAL CONTROL SERVER The invention is an irrigation field module matrix configured for wireless communication with a central control server. The central control server contains a database with relevant information regarding features, parameters, and characteristics of a particular irrigatio... | 06/11/2009 |
| 20090102126 | GOLF GAME AND METHOD OF PLAYING The disclosure relates to a golf game and method of playing. More particularly, a method of gameplay which follows the career of a selected golf professional, as each game participant attempts to attain victories in the selected golf professional's career by selecting g... | 04/23/2009 |
| 20090085719 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING A MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR UTILIZING SATELLITE COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES The present invention is a system and method for monitoring and controlling a movable barrier operator utilizing satellite communication capabilities. The invention comprises an access control system that utilizes a satellite link to connect a command center to one or m... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20090012895 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND PROMOTING A CAUSE AND PROCESSING PAYMENTS FOR THE CAUSE BY UTILIZING SOCIAL NETWORKS The invention is a system and method for system and method for creating and promoting a cause and processing payments for the cause by utilizing social networks, and in particular, a social network, for example, a highly interactive on-line community, where individuals,... | 01/08/2009 |
| 20080197087 | Swivel Cactus Table The invention is an apparatus and method for distributing a surface to facilitate the display of objects. By utilizing an aesthetically pleasing multifunctional swivel device, with various detachable extensions and surfaces, which are also interchangeable and may be rea... | 08/21/2008 |
| 20080197238 | PHOTONIC LASER-BASED PROPULSION HAVING AN ACTIVE INTRACAVITY THRUST AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM The invention is a system and method for propelling and slowing down spacecraft and other space systems and objects using the thrust generated from the direct laser photon momentum transfer between two platforms to and from unprecedented high speeds approaching the spee... | 08/21/2008 |
| 20080168152 | System and method for a portable memory device to access and acquire additional memory from a remote location The present invention is a system and method for a portable memory device to access and acquire additional memory from a remote location by utilizing a network connection to access remote memory. A portable memory device comprising of software that can determine the loc... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080115333 | Apparatus and method for securing and protecting electronic devices The invention is an apparatus and method for securing and protecting electronic devices, for example mobile phones, from impact. By utilizing a fastening device constructed of a flexible, stretchable or elastic material, an electronic device may be wrapped and secured i... | 05/22/2008 |
| 20080106370 | System and method for speech-recognition facilitated communication to monitor and control access to premises The invention is a system and method for accessing premises utilizing speech recognition technology. By presenting an audible set of options, recognizing words, phrases, or numbers, from a first speech source and then presenting an audible set of options until a final c... | 05/08/2008 |
| 20080100240 | Movable barrier operator with travel limit adjustment capabilities A method and a device capable of making fine-tune adjustments in the traveling limits of a movable barrier operator are disclosed. More particularly, an apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises of a movable barrier operator for controlling a travel l... | 05/01/2008 |
| 20080094186 | Apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling gate operators via power line communication The invention is an apparatus and method for controlling, monitoring and upgrading information via a power line that typically only supplies power to a gate operation system. By introducing an electrical signal to a power line along a frequency not used for the purposes... | 04/24/2008 |
