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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7939651 | Modified Cry35 proteins This invention provides modified, insecticidal Cry35 proteins with enhanced properties as compared to wild-type Cry35 proteins. The modifications to these proteins were based in part on analysis of the atomic coordinates and three-dimensional (3D) structure of the Ë... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7939137 | Method and device for producing parts having a sealing layer on the surface, and corresponding parts The invention relates to a method and a device for producing parts (1) having a sealing layer (2) on the surface, and corresponding parts. Said method and device are improved in that the sealing layer (2) is applied to the surface in the form of... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7936505 | Tensioned projection screen A projection screen apparatus having a perimeter frame and a substantially blank screen is provided. ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7935120 | Posterior femur rough cut guide for minimally invasive knee arthroplasty A method of preparing the proximal tibial and distal ends of the femur for the implantation of prosthetic components, including the steps of exposing the joint; resecting the distal end of the femur; resecting the tibia; and making a preliminary rough cut of a poste... | 05/03/2011 |
| D637138 | Roof box adapted to be mounted on the top of a vehicle for carrying luggage | 05/03/2011 |
| 7933677 | System and method for surface finish management The present disclosure relates to a motion control system for a machine tool system wherein a value of a surface finish quality parameter of the motion control system is adjusted to control the surface finish of a part machined with the machine tool system. The mach... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7931650 | Adjustable bone stabilizing frame system By providing components securable to anchor pins or screws of different diameters as well as providing clamps which hold associated pins in any position during adjustments, an external fixation or adjustable frame structure is provided which is capable of being quic... | 04/26/2011 |
| D636707 | Vehicle | 04/26/2011 |
| 7930752 | Method for the detection and visualization of anomalous behaviors in a computer network A method for the detection of anomalous behaviors in a computer network, comprising the steps of: collecting data relating to connections in a plurality of nodes in a network, sending the data from said nodes to an... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927488 | Water purification systems Water purification systems utilizing oxidation. By passing water through a chamber of air, the impurities within the water, such as iron, manganese, and/or hydrogen sulfide gas, may be oxidized. The oxidized constituents in the water may then precipitate out and be ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7926431 | Plastic pallet system A plastic pallet system is provided for the support, storage, and transportation of articles. The plastic pallet system includes a plurality of top boards and a plurality of runner assemblies. Both the plurality of top boards and the plurality of runner assemblies m... | 04/19/2011 |
| D636295 | Vehicle | 04/19/2011 |
| 7922772 | Implants and related methods and apparatus for securing an implant on an articulating surface of an orthopedic joint A method for mounting an implant at an orthopedic joint includes forming a tunnel through a bone, the tunnel having an open second end on a natural or resected articulating surface of the bone and an open first end at a location on the bone spaced apart from the nat... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922720 | Orthopaedic cutting instrument and method An orthopaedic cutting instrument and associated methods are presented. ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922525 | USB electrical connector The present invention provides a USB electrical connector having: a plurality of electrical connection units each including a terminal block and at least two rows of conductive terminals embedded in the terminal block. The conductive terminals are embedded in the te... | 04/12/2011 |
| D636067 | Linear bathtub | 04/12/2011 |
| 7918382 | Method for attaching a porous metal layer to a metal substrate A method for attaching a porous metal layer to a dense metal substrate, wherein the method is particularly useful in forming orthopedic implants such as femoral knee components, femoral hip components, and/or acetabular cups. The method, in one embodiment thereof, c... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918303 | Machine control interlocks for an electrohydraulically controlled vehicle A mobile vehicle includes a moveable operator seat movable between a forward-use configuration and a rearward-use configuration, a left-side stabilizer, a right-side stabilizer, and a control system configured to control the movement of the left-side stabilizer and ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7916036 | Patient position monitor with timer A patient position pad is provided that includes a timer. The patient position pad is configured to detect the position of a patient. The timer is configured to track the useful life of the patient position pad. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914078 | Adjustable lower seat for use with a stand and lean type backrest A seat for use with a vehicle providing multiple positions for a member including a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position. The adjustor is designed to adjust and/or support the member in multiple positions. The member is configured ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913978 | Portable powered winch A portable powered winch is provided suitable for coupling to a vehicle. The winch is comprised of a frame which mounts the winch and a housing. The housing houses a battery and mounts a control panel thereto. The frame has a mount for receiving a mounting tube of a... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913798 | Armrest mounted grader control A control system for a construction vehicle, such as a motor grader, is provided. The control system includes a plurality of joysticks supported by an operator seat assembly of the motor grader. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913782 | Pull behind unit for use with a self-propelled unit A vehicle and a pull behind unit are disclosed. The pull behind unit may be attached to a hitch of the vehicle. The pull behind unit may include powered ground engaging members which may be powered by an engine of the vehicle or an engine of the pull behind unit. | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913637 | Marine seating system and apparatus A boat comprising an assembled modular seat formed from two individual, modular seating components. Each seating component includes a base and a seating frame secured thereto. The seating frame further includes a front wall, a back wall, and a connecting structure e... | 03/29/2011 |
| D635226 | Heated soaking bathtub | 03/29/2011 |
| D635204 | Physical fitness and rehabilitation apparatus | 03/29/2011 |
| D634950 | Furniture base design | 03/29/2011 |
| 7912981 | System and method for intelligent data routing Embodiments of the invention relate to premise, fire, security, or access control systems and their associated communication devices that can receive data routing commands from a security programming or monitoring center, and to a lesser extent, those devices that r... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7910860 | Fluid warmer A heat exchange apparatus including a heat exchanging portion capable of conforming to the outer surface of a heat exchange target. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7910356 | Multiplexed biological analyzer planar array apparatus and methods A planar array having plurality of biological recognition molecules including at least two types of biological recognition molecules distributed about a substrate is disclosed. A first type of biological recognition molecules is distributed according to a first freq... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909895 | Slurry dewatering and conversion of biosolids to a renewable fuel In the processes for treating municipal sewage and storm water containing biosolids to discharge standards, biosolids, even after dewatering, contain typically about 80% water bound in the dead cells of the biosolids, which gives biosolids a negative heating value. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909142 | Braking device for elevating platform assembly A braking device for an elevated platform assembly comprising a platform moveable along a generally vertical mast supporting an upright rack comprises an input gear assembly in mating engagement with the rack, a centrifugal actuator communicating with the input asse... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909061 | Magnetic coupling for sprayheads A faucet including a faucet head, a body and a magnetic coupling releasably coupling the faucet head to the faucet body. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7908805 | Partition system A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by uppe... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7908726 | Wrench for tamper switch installation A wrench for tamper switch installation for use with a tamper switch arrangement including an enclosure containing a tamper switch assembly having a mounting rail for assembling the tamper switch assembly to a security system enclosure. The wrench may be capable of ... | 03/22/2011 |
| D634573 | Roller clutch housing | 03/22/2011 |
| 7908176 | Virtual catalog and product presentation method and apparatus An apparatus and method is disclosed for the comparison of a plurality of selected products on the display of a remote computer. In one illustrated embodiment, product data is displayed for a side-by-side comparison. ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7908173 | Virtual catalog and product presentation method and apparatus An apparatus and method is disclosed for the comparison of a plurality of selected products on the display of a remote computer. In one example, a product image of each of the selected products is combined with a background image for presentation on the display of t... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7905683 | Disposal of slurry in underground geologic formations The current invention provides processes and apparatuses for introducing slurry into underground geological formations thereby disposing of the slurry, while also sequestering carbon dioxide and collecting methane from the slurry. ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7902334 | Pesticidally active proteins and polynucleotides obtainable from species The subject invention provides unique biological alternatives for pest control. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel pesticidal proteins, novel sources of pesticidal proteins, polynucleotides that encode such toxins, and to methods of using thes... | 03/08/2011 |
