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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20090134158 | Apparatus and method for making large diameter wound-fiber reinforced tanks A process of constructing a large diameter tank is provided. The process includes the step of providing a tank wall mandrel that has at least one drive wheel and at least one curved panel. Glass fibers are applied from a vertical winder to the curved panel in order to f... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090129866 | Geotextile tube A geotextile tube is provided. The geotextile tube includes a first sheet and second sheet that both have first portions with a first weave pattern and second portions with a second weave pattern. The first portion of the first sheet covers a larger surface area than th... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20080252982 | Vertically mounted kaleidoscope A kaleidoscopic device is provided. In accordance with one embodiment, the kaleidoscopic device may have a housing mounted within a wall and a collection drum that has a plurality of display elements. The collection drum may be intermittently rotated and/or rotated at v... | 10/16/2008 |
| 20080236022 | Fishing lure with trailer keeper A fishing lure is provided. When arranged as a jig, a head and a hook are attached. A trailer contacts a portion of the hook. A trailer keeper is also included and has a resilient member that engages the trailer. The trailer keeper is configured for limiting movement of... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080242164 | Marine engine exhaust system A marine engine exhaust system is provided. One exemplary embodiment of the system includes first and second manifolds. A first gas is transferred through a first conduit from the first manifold and is isolated from cooling water through at least a portion of the first ... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080241396 | Article having a stained molded three-dimensional wood grain A pigmented fiberglass door and a process for finishing a molded, wood grain fiberglass door is provided. The pigmentation process comprises the sequential steps of priming the door surface; painting the door surface; staining the door surface while removing stain from ... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080236080 | Simulated bark siding and method of manufacturing same A synthetic composition panel having a surface which resembles a tree bark is provided. The synthetic composition panel defines a series of irregular grooves and indentations which extend varied distances into the thickness of the panel. The irregular pattern of the gro... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080222765 | Warming apparatus for motorcyclist An apparatus for warming a motorcyclist is provided. The apparatus includes a body that has an outer surface. The body has a shin portion and an adjacent lateral cnemis portion. The body has an end located at the lateral cnemis portion. The body has an upper edge and a ... | 09/18/2008 |
| 20080219773 | Thixotropic gel for vadose zone remediation A thixotropic gel suitable for use in subsurface bioremediation is provided along with a process of using the gel. The thixotropic gel provides a non-migrating injectable substrate that can provide below ground barrier properties. In addition, the gel components provide... | 09/11/2008 |
| 20080203741 | Multiple use vehicle accessory A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided that has first and second members that are longer in the longitudinal direction than in the lateral direction. A cross member is longer in the lateral direction than in the longitudinal direction. The first member, second mem... | 08/28/2008 |
| 20080190922 | Collapsible shipping container A collapsible shipping container is provided. The container includes a bottom with upper and lower surfaces. The bottom has at least one leg with a lower surface. The leg extends from the lower surface of the bottom and defines a depression. A frame is supported by the ... | 08/14/2008 |
| 20080190787 | Hygienic dental floss A dental floss container is provided that may include a container that defines a fluid chamber. A hygienic fluid can be present and may be disposed in the fluid chamber of the container. A spool of dental floss is located in the fluid chamber and engages the hygienic fl... | 08/14/2008 |
| 20080175405 | Sound system with multiple speakers A sound system that may be used for a vehicle is provided. The system includes a head unit configured for generating an electrical signal, and a relay is configured to receive an electrical signal from the head unit. An interior speaker is carried by the vehicle and is ... | 07/24/2008 |
| 20080173166 | Shotgun choke A choke for use with a shotgun is provided. The choke includes a body that defines a bore with a longitudinal axis. The body is configured for engagement with a shotgun so that projectiles from the shotgun can traverse therethrough and out of an end of the bore. The bod... | 07/24/2008 |
| 20080163463 | Tool handle A tool handle for use in a tool such as a screwdriver is provided. The tool handle includes an elongated body that has an axis and a plurality of gripping surfaces that have a planar portion. A stripe is also present that is carried by the body and extends in the axial ... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080156814 | Cooling tray A cooling tray for keeping food cool is provided. The cooling tray has a body that at least partially defines a cooling chamber for a cooling medium. A lid is included and is located on one end of the body. A first container is releasably attachable to the lid. At least... | 07/03/2008 |
| 20080146276 | Mobile Phone With A Stethoscope Disclosed herein is a mobile phone with a stethoscopic function. The mobile phone with a stethoscopic function, of which the mobile phone has communication data processing functions, comprises a stethoscopic microphone which is arranged in a body of the mobile phone; an... | 06/19/2008 |
| 20080145891 | Apparatus and method for processing histological specimens Apparatuses for processing histological specimens are provided. One apparatus includes a cap that is placed on a vessel used for holding stains. The cap has a door through which a microscope slide and specimen can be inserted in order to apply stain thereon. Removal of ... | 06/19/2008 |
| 20080120630 | Optical disk writer An optical disk writer is provided. The writer includes a disk drive capable of receiving an optical disk. The disk drive has a reclosable drawer and an arm that is configured to retrieve the optical disk from a first storage area. The arm is also configured to place th... | 05/22/2008 |
| 20080110945 | Dock donning assist device An apparatus for aiding in the donning of a foot covering is provided. One embodiment of the apparatus includes a base supported by the floor with a surface oriented at an angle to the floor so that it is not parallel to the floor. The surface has an area sufficient for... | 05/15/2008 |
| 20080110114 | Building foundation A building foundation is provided. The building foundation includes a footing and a foundation wall supported by the footing. The foundation wall has a plurality of cells arranged to define a set of aligned cell cavities. The plurality of cells are arranged to define a ... | 05/15/2008 |
| 20080099660 | Form connector A form connector for use in connecting adjacent forms is provided. The form connector includes a frame in the shape of a channel that has a top wall and a pair of extending side walls. The bottom of the frame is open along the length of the side walls, and the end of th... | 05/01/2008 |
| 20080090056 | Printed film laminate having a protective repairable layer A printed film laminate is provided. The printed film laminate includes a top layer that is made of a thermoformable polymer. An ink layer and a film layer and also present. The ink layer is located between the top layer and the film layer. The ink is protected by the t... | 04/17/2008 |
| 20080083422 | Hair clip A hair clip is provided. The hair clip has a lower clip piece and an upper clip piece connected through a pivot connection with a hinge pin and coil spring. The upper clip piece has a bottom portion that defines a concavity portion for defining a hair holding space to h... | 04/10/2008 |
| 20080083442 | Comfort grip hiking staff An apparatus for assisting a user in walking is provided. The apparatus includes a shaft with an axis through the center. The shaft has an elongated portion and a tip on one end for contacting the ground. A handle with a plurality of finger receiving portions are presen... | 04/10/2008 |
| 20080079390 | Portable battery jumpstart in a soft-sided carrying case A portable battery jump start having a case having soft sides and a soft top cover configured to be selectively closed and opened. The sides of the case are joined to one another by seams that may be taped to become watertight. A first seal is configured for selectively... | 04/03/2008 |
| 20080073495 | Portable remote camera and radiation monitor A hand-held portable video camera and radiation monitoring apparatus which can be deployed by a single operator in the field is disclosed. The apparatus uses a compact, extendable probe which provides real time visual monitoring via a video camera along with real time r... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20080060670 | Hair clip A hair clip is provided. The hair clip has a lower clip piece and an upper clip piece connected through a pivot connection with a hinge pin and coil spring. The upper clip piece has a bottom portion that defines a concavity portion for defining a hair holding space to h... | 03/13/2008 |
| 20080052884 | Method of producing a twill weave fabric with a satin face A method of forming a fabric is provided. The method includes the step of providing a plurality of yarn and batching the yarn on an A-frame so that the fabric is formed with a width greater than 102 inches and with a twill weave with a satin face. Also included is the s... | 03/06/2008 |
| 20080042453 | Multiple use vehicle accessory A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided. The accessory includes a first rectangular member that is longer in the longitudinal direction than the lateral direction. A second rectangular member is present and is likewise longer in the longitudinal direction than the ... | 02/21/2008 |
| 20080042394 | Retractable vehicle step A retractable vehicle step for use in allowing a user to access a vehicle is provided. The retractable vehicle step includes a mounting bracket that can be configured for attachment with a trailer hitch receiver of the vehicle. A pair of arms are provided and are pivota... | 02/21/2008 |
| 20080029549 | Grease gun A grease gun is provided. The grease gun has a cylindrical wall that is made of aluminum. The cylindrical wall defines an interior and has both an inner surface and an outer surface. In some aspects, the cylindrical wall is seamless and the outer surface defines a gripp... | 02/07/2008 |
| 20080032075 | Nylon barrier board structure A paperboard laminate useful for making gable top juice cartons is provided. The laminate provides for a high melting point polymer such as a semi-crystalline nylon to be applied directly to a board surface as an oxygen barrier layer. An anti-scalping layer is also prov... | 02/07/2008 |
| 20080023534 | Gable top container with perforated opening arrangement A gable top container for storing an item is provided. The gable top container has a bottom made from at least one bottom forming panel. A side is formed from at least one side forming panel that extends from the bottom. A pair of gusset panels and a pair of gable panel... | 01/31/2008 |
| 20080020448 | Surfactant biocatalyst for remediation of recalcitrant organics and heavy metals Novel strains of isolated and purified bacteria have been identified which have the ability to degrade petroleum hydrocarbons including a variety of PAHs. Several isolates also exhibit the ability to produce a biosurfactant. The combination of the biosurfactant-producin... | 01/24/2008 |
| 20080009359 | Putting training apparatus The present invention relates to a golf putting training apparatus comprising a reaction panel (2); a personal computer that computes detected data; a body having a display portion (3) that displays the output data; two triangular detection areas (A, B) th... | 01/10/2008 |
| 20070289176 | License plate holder A license plate holder is provided. The license plate holder includes a frame that has a front surface that is flat. The frame is configured for being attached to a vehicle. A retaining member is present and is carried by the frame. The retaining member is configured fo... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070276296 | Goniometer for measuring flexibility and associated method A goniometer for use in measuring the range of motion of a patient is provided. The goniometer includes a first arm and a second arm that are pivotally attached. A scale is present and is used in determining the angular orientation between the first arm and the second a... | 11/29/2007 |
| 20070272087 | Basting apparatus An automatic basting apparatus is provided. The apparatus has a base that defines a cavity. A basting fluid dispensing member is present and defines a passageway in communication with the cavity. The basting fluid dispensing member is rigid. The basting fluid dispensing... | 11/29/2007 |
| 20070261577 | Printing roll with dead band helical pattern A cylindrical roll, which may be an anilox roll, for receiving a fluid for subsequent transfer is provided. The cylindrical roll includes a body that is configured for rotation about an axis. A transfer zone is on the body and is configured for receiving a fluid for sub... | 11/15/2007 |
