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A microwave oven adapted for use within a motor vehicle dashboard area. The microwave oven has a removable storage cassette, and slidable platforms for securing and serving containers of beverages and foods.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20100307366 | VARIABLE DISTANCE DETONATION MECHANISM A grenade includes an explosion chamber having an explosive charge to which an ignition charge is connected. The grenade also includes a primer and trigger coupled to the ignition charge for detonation of the explosive charge held within the explosion chamber. A variabl... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100306195 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING QUERIES FOR COMPLEX DATA STRUCTURES A system for creating queries for complex data structures includes a database populated with data relating to a manufacturing process and a graphical user interface accessed via a computer. The graphical user interface includes a tree domain and a query area, the tree d... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100301716 | Storage cabinet peventing removal of objects A storage and dispensing cabinet having a housing with a plurality of compartments and each compartment including a door for controlling access thereto. Each of the compartments including a sensor for identifying whether an object is positioned within the compartment an... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100300452 | INTRAUTERINE DEVICE An intrauterine device for applying pressure to the walls of the uterine cavity includes a resilient body having an elongated member which includes a first end and a second end which are resiliently biased away from each other. The first end of the elongated member incl... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100288154 | VARIABLE DISTANCE DETONATION MECHANISM A grenade includes an explosion chamber having an explosive charge to which an ignition charge is connected. The grenade also includes coupling to the ignition charge for detonation of the explosive charge held within the explosion chamber. A variable distance detonatio... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100287009 | DISCOUNTED RESTAURANT RESERVATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM A system is provided for marketing restaurant reservations during non-peak periods by offering promotions through a central distribution system. The system includes a central distribution processor to which consumers are provided access for determining the availability ... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100259023 | STEERABLE WHEEL SAFETY SYSTEM A safety system for at least one steerable wheel of a vehicle. The system comprises an actuating means and a locking means and is arranged such that, upon a predetermined condition arising, the actuating means effects centring of the or each wheel and the locking means ... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100241133 | Cuffed-catheter removal deice A cuffed-catheter removal device includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft extends from the handle to a distal end of the cuffed-catheter removal device. At the distal end of the cuffed-catheter removal device the shaft includes a C-shaped shaft... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100234726 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SAFE LOCATION AND MARKING OF A BIOPSY CAVITY Cavity and sentinel lymph node marking 412 devices, marker delivery devices, and methods are disclosed. More particularly, upon insertion into a body, the cavity marking device and method enable one to determine the center, orientation, and periphery of the cavit... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100232600 | Exclusive encryption system An encryption system includes a plurality of encryption operations including individual encryption operations and group encryption operations available for application in the encryption of data. The plurality of encryption operations are selected from the group consisti... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100227739 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a support frame upon which is mounted a curvilinear track, the curvilinear track substantially conforming to a runner's footpath while striding. A first foot engaging support is secured to the curvilinear track for movement thereabout whil... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100222672 | SUBCUTANEOUS BIOPSY CAVITY MARKER DEVICE A marking device for identifying a subcutaneous biopsy cavity having a first nonabsorbable marker element detectable by a first imaging modality and a second nonabsorbable marker element detectable by a second imaging modality but not detectable by the first imaging mod... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100213951 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF TAMPERING RELATED TO REVERSE ENGINEERING A sensor system for protecting products and technology from reverse engineering by detecting attempts to probe electronic circuitry includes a sensor electrically linked to electronic circuitry. The sensor detects interaction of probe devices with the electronic circuit... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100190570 | Golf club head and golf club shaft A golf club head includes a club head body having a striking face, a soleplate, a crown, a toe, a heel and a hosel shaped and dimensioned for receiving a shaft. The club head body includes a body shell composed of the striking face, soleplate, crown, toe and heel, where... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100162983 | PNEUMATIC STARTING SYSTEM A pneumatic starter system for a combustion engine of a recreational vehicle including one or more pistons moving within a respective plurality of cylinders includes a pneumatic pressure source and a starter converting the pneumatic pressure source into rotational force... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100158499 | Camera adapter support A camera adapter support for supporting a camera in an orientation transverse to its traditional orientation includes a base member shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to a head of a tripod. The base member includes a first end and a second end. A first upst... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100143307 | Use of Penicillin G Procaine as a selective antimicrobial agent in the production of alcohol by fermentation A process for the use of low concentration levels of Penicillin G Procaine to eliminate or control the growth of unwanted or undesirable bacteria (contaminating bacteria) in the fermentation production of alcohol without inhibition of the growth or replication of the ye... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100137885 | Method And Apparatus For Endoscopically Performing Gastric Reduction Surgery In A Single Pass A gastric reduction apparatus provides for the secure attachment of multiple fasteners into the gastric wall, the fasteners being linked with a flexible member in a manner permitting the reduction of the effective size of an individual's stomach. The apparatus includes ... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20100126086 | ROOF RIDGE WIND TURBINE Disclosed are systems and method that generally relate to the capture of wind energy by small wind turbines mounted on buildings with gabled roofs. Wind energy harnessing system for gabled roof buildings having a roof ridge including a low silhouette visually appealing ... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100124733 | Educational word game An educational word game includes a plurality of answer pads. Each of the answer pads includes a first column composed of a plurality of short lines on which selected word fragments are written and a second column composed of a plurality of long lines on which players' ... | 05/20/2010 |
| 20100119089 | Speaker Assembly A speaker assembly includes a speaker housing with a closed top wall, an opposed open end and first, second, third and fourth sidewalls extending downwardly from the closed top wall. The closed top wall is substantially planar and forms a support surface. First and seco... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100113920 | METHODS FOR DEFINING AND MARKING TISSUE In order to later identify the location of a biopsy or surgery, various means and methods for permanently and non-surgically marking selected tissue in the human body are used. Later visualization of the markers is readily accomplished using state-of-the-art imaging sys... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100106176 | Trocar Obturator A trocar obturator includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft also includes an outer surface. A tip member is secured to the distal end of the shaft, the tip member including a first end and a second end, as well as an outer surface. A keyed coup... | 04/29/2010 |
| 20100102176 | CPAP HOSE TENDER A hose tender is provided for use with a CPAP system. The CPAP system includes a breathing mask connected to a CPAP air generator via a hose. The hose tender supports the hose above a user in a convenient and safe manner. The hose tender includes a support arm including... | 04/29/2010 |
| 20100096371 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SURFACE CLEANING USING A LASER INDUCED SHOCK WAVE ARRAY A contamination removal system for continuous cleaning of contamination from an exposed contaminated surface of a substrate by creating and moving a laser induced shock wave array across the contaminated surface includes a laser beam source and laser beam delivery assem... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100090076 | MOUNTING BRACKET FOR SECURING A VIDEO SYSTEM BEHIND A HEADREST It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a mounting bracket for securing a video system behind a headrest including parallel support arms. The mounting bracket includes a rear support plate adapted for substantial vertical orientation for orientin... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100076342 | Biopsy needle A biopsy needle includes an outer cannula and an inner cannula. The inner cannula includes a distal end and a proximal end, the outer cannula being shaped and dimensioned to closely circumscribe the inner cannula for movement relative thereto. The inner cannula further ... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100072765 | Portable collection device for collecting pet feces A portable device for collecting pet feces includes an elongated, support bar having a first end and a second end. The first end of the support bar is provided with a handle for gripping by a user and the second end of the support bar is provided with a bag holder adjus... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100070313 | Ticket Distribution System A system is provided for facilitating the distribution of unused theater tickets. The system includes a central distribution processor to which theater patrons are provided access for determining the availability of theater tickets and purchasing available theater ticke... | 03/18/2010 |
| 20100057843 | USER-TRANSPARENT SYSTEM FOR UNIQUELY IDENTIFYING NETWORK-DISTRIBUTED DEVICES WITHOUT EXPLICITLY PROVIDED DEVICE OR USER IDENTIFYING INFORMATION A technique for uniquely identifying devices without explicitly provided device or user identifying information in a networked client-server environment, e.g., the Mobile Internet, in which content is downloaded from a server to a device browser executing at a client de... | 03/04/2010 |
| 20100052222 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CREATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL HOLLOW OBJECTS FROM RADIATION CURABLE RESIN A device for forming hollow three-dimensional objects from radiation curable resin includes a light container having an interlocking base and a pivotal lid with cooperating interior surfaces forming a light chamber. An interior surface of the pivotal lid has a light sou... | 03/04/2010 |
| 20100012134 | Cigar mold A cigar mold includes a top mold member having a top surface and a bottom surface, and at least one upper mold recess is formed along the bottom surface of the top mold member. The cigar mold also includes a lower mold member having a bottom surface and a top surface, a... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20100007805 | Inductively powered mobile entertainment system A mobile entertainment system includes a video system designed for reducing energy consumption. The video system includes a battery permitting proximity charging of the video system. A supporting structure supports the video system within a vehicle.... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20090311076 | LAMINATED NUT WITH CENTER TENSION SLEEVE A laminated nut includes a conical spring, top disc and a conical spring, bottom disc stacked upon each other defining a laminated stack having a common central bore and an outer wrench engaging surface. A generally cylindrical tension sleeve is located in the central b... | 12/17/2009 |
| 20090300883 | Hinge for a mobile video system A hinge for use in conjunction with an overhead mobile video system includes a pivot rod fixedly coupled to a mounting bracket, a housing pivotally mounted upon the pivot rod and a friction spring interposed between the pivot rod and the housing controlling rotation of ... | 12/10/2009 |
| 20090288263 | BRUSH A brush includes a head section having a scrubbing area and a handle section coupled to and extending from the head section. The handle section includes a proximal segment, a distal segment coupled to the head section, and a recess segment positioned between the proxima... | 11/26/2009 |
| 20090276487 | INTERACTIVE WEB BASED SYSTEM IN SUPPORT OF BARIATRIC PROCEDURES The present invention is directed to a computer-based weight loss system for supporting bariatric treatment of obesity that is accessible to both the patient and the medical practitioner. The system has a central server maintaining a library of information related to th... | 11/05/2009 |
| 20090276055 | METHOD FOR GASTRIC VOLUME REDUCTION SURGERY A method for treating a patient includes creating at least one incision to gain access to an petitoneal cavity, performing a gastric volume reduction procedure and introducing a device to prevent gastric contents from interacting with at least a portion of the duodenum.... | 11/05/2009 |
| 20090275980 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE FORMATION OF TISSUE FOLDS A suture anchoring device includes a fastener body composed of a tube and a spool is mounted within the tube for rotation relative to the tube. Suture material is wrapped about the spool such that pulling of the suture material causes rotation of the spool within the tu... | 11/05/2009 |
| 20090275977 | TISSUE CONVEYOR FOR USE IN GASTRIC REDUCTION SURGERY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR USE A tissue conveyor includes a conveyor body having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end includes a handle allowing for operator control of an end effector located at the distal end. The end effector includes a grasper assembly composed of a first jaw bar and... | 11/05/2009 |
