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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8016291 | Multifunction target actuator A multifunction target actuator allows a bullet target to be selectively presented to a shooter such that a first side may be presented, a second side opposite the first side may be presented, and the target may be oriented so as not to be presented to the shooter. ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8011398 | Dust shroud for gas powered circular saws A dust shroud for gas powered circular saws allows for mounting to a circular saw and for use therewith out hindering the use of the saw. The shroud does not interfere with the ability to operate the saw or set the saw on the ground, and effectively collects dust an... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7998121 | Automatic safety occluder An automatic safety occluder provides an occluder for an infusion set that is biased in a closed position until an electrical signal is received that causes the occluder to open. Should the occluder fail to be installed correctly, or if power is removed, the occlude... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7997032 | Snow retention mechanism A snow guard and snow guard cover are provided which allow the cover to be attached to the snow guard to conceal the snow guard from view. The cover allows the snow guard to better match the finish of the roof, and protects the snow guard from sunlight. ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7987722 | Ultrasonic air and fluid detector An ultrasonic sensor for detecting the presence of air or liquid uses flex circuits for connecting the ceramic element to the driver circuitry. The sensor provides improved transmission of ultrasonic signals between the ceramic element and the adjacent material, pro... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7976513 | Apparatus and method for selectively controlling flow in an infusion line An apparatus and method for preventing free flow through an infusion set utilizes an occluder disposed within the infusion set to selectively prevent flow therethrough. The occluder may be responsive to a pressure differential within the infusion set or may respond ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7958767 | Dent removal tool A dent removal tool for removing dents from automobile panels is provided. The tool includes a body with a handle on one end and a rest plate for contacting the body panel on the opposite end. A clamp for gripping one or more studs which have been welded to the body... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7950687 | Wheelbarrow with improved stability An improved wheelbarrow places the bucket at ground level when at rest. The wheelbarrow frame beneath the bucket rests on the ground while the wheelbarrow is at rest. The wheelbarrow wheel is lifted off of the ground at rest. The wheelbarrow provides greatly improve... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7950666 | Omnidirectional target system An omnidirectional target system includes a target movable between a retracted position and an extended position and an actuation mechanism for moving the target to the extended position, the target and the actuation mechanism being releaseable so that the target ca... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7931022 | Method and apparatus for dispensing inhalator medicament An apparatus and method for delivering a plurality of medication includes providing first and second medicament on a medicament pack in separate containers for preventing either medicament from interfering with the stability of the other. In accordance with the meth... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7922254 | Prisoner seat security device A prisoner seat security device includes a retractable strap which attaches to a prisoner, preferably by a restraint device on the prisoner, such as hand-cuffs. As the prisoner sits in the seat, the strap retracts. The officer can then lock the retraction mechanism ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7921718 | Optical pressure monitoring system An optical pressure monitoring system includes a tube from an infusion set and an optical signal sensor disposed to detect changes in the diameter of the tube and thereby determine pressure changes within the tube. By selecting the position of the tube relative to t... | 04/12/2011 |
| D635664 | In-line occluder | 04/05/2011 |
| 7914004 | Method for using a multifunction target actuator A multifunction target actuator allows a bullet target to be selectively presented to a shooter such that a first side may be presented, a second side opposite the first side may be presented, and the target may be oriented so as not to be presented to the shooter. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| D634005 | In-line occluder | 03/08/2011 |
| 7882653 | Mobile billboard advertising system and apparatuses A novel method at least includes: receiving at least one placement offer for the placement of an advertisement, the offer including proposed consideration; accepting an placement order; and displaying an advertisement which is the subject of an accepted placement or... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7866516 | Roof rack for a vehicle The invention relates to a roof rack (1) for a vehicle having at least one tubular rail (2) extending essentially at a distance from the roof of the vehicle and at least two supports (5) at the ends of the rail to attach the roof rack (1)... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7832349 | Hydrofoil blade guard A foil guard for sporting devices having hydrofoils covers the exposed edges of the foils and thereby prevents damage to persons or property from accidental contact with the foils. The guard may include cords or elastics to secure the guard to the foils, and may flo... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7828777 | Sealing element A sealing element is suggested, in particular one for closing primary packaging for medications, that has at least two parts, which touch each other at least in some areas. This is characterized in that steam-permeable channels are provided for sterilization of the ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7818992 | Universal air bubble detector A universal air bubble detector allows for use with a variety of sizes and types of tubing. The detector maintains proper alignment of a sensor emitter and receiver with different sizes of tubing. The detector may be mounted on existing equipment or may be used to m... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7815612 | Apparatus and method for preventing free flow in an infusion line An apparatus and method for preventing free flow through an infusion set utilizes an occluder disposed within the infusion set to selectively prevent flow therethrough. The occluder may be responsive to a pressure differential within the infusion set or may respond ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7805978 | Method for making and using an air bubble detector A universal air bubble detector allows for use with a variety of sizes and types of tubing. The detector maintains proper alignment of a sensor emitter and receiver with different sizes of tubing. The detector may be mounted on existing equipment or may be used to m... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7805805 | Vacuum assisted scraper A vacuum assisted scraper draws air from both in front of and behind the scraper blade to collect dust and debris as the scraper is used. The scraper keeps the work area clean and prevents dust buildup from hindering the use of the scraper. ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7793937 | Bullet trap A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for f... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7789666 | Training door A reusable ballistic door for use in the training of individuals such as police officers and military personnel. The door may be formed to have different weak spots, requiring different techniques to enter the door. The door may be quickly and inexpensively rebuilt ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7775526 | Bullet trap A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for f... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7726174 | Universal air bubble detector A universal air bubble detector allows for use with a variety of sizes and types of tubing. The detector maintains proper alignment of a sensor emitter and receiver with different sizes of tubing. The detector may be mounted on existing equipment or may be used to m... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7721670 | Kayak having deck fairing An improved kayak provides a rigid open cockpit hull with air chambers attached to the hull. The air chambers provide a generally convex shape for increased maneuverability and also provide cushioning against impact to reduce the risk of injury to the kayak pilot. T... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7712200 | Method for restraining a prisoner A prisoner seat security device includes a retractable strap which hooks or clasps onto a prisoner, preferably by a restraint device on the prisoner, such as hand-cuffs. As the prison seats in the seat, the strap retracts. The officer can then lock the retraction me... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7698763 | Method for correcting deformational plagiocephaly and other cranial deformations A pillow is provided for the treatment of deformational plagiocephaly. The pillow preferably has arms which define a void with varying diameters to facilitate holding an infant's head to cause reshaping of the posterior of the skull. An anchoring mechanism may also ... | 04/20/2010 |
| D613923 | Wheelbarrow | 04/13/2010 |
| 7682346 | Low-profile enterostomy device An enterostomy device for providing fluids and nutrients through a stoma formed through the abdominal wall of a patient is described. The enterostomy device, which may be configured as either a gastrostomy device or a jejunostomy device, comprises a low-profile reta... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7678325 | Use of a metal and Sn as a solvent material for the bulk crystallization and sintering of diamond to produce biocompatbile biomedical devices A combination of a metal and Sn may be used as a solvent material for bulk crystallization and sintering of single crystal diamond to form a biocompatible and corrosion-resistant biomedical device. ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7665898 | Bearings, races and components thereof having diamond and other superhard surfaces Diamond bearings and bearing components are disclosed. Some embodiments of the bearings and bearing components include polycrystalline diamond compacts sintered under high pressure and high temperature to create a diamond table chemically and mechanically bonded to ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7653979 | Method for forming ballistic joints A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for f... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7621209 | Modular ballistic wall A modular ballistic wall is disclosed for use in shoot houses and the like. The modular ballistic wall can be formed from metal plates having key-holes formed therein which are held together by facing and backing strips. Additionally, the modular ballistic wall is p... | 11/24/2009 |
| D601414 | Snow retention device | 10/06/2009 |
| D600974 | Stemware | 09/29/2009 |
| 7569176 | Method for making a sintered superhard prosthetic joint component Use of Ti and Nb cemented in TiC in prosthetic joints, such as prosthetic joint components made from sintered superhard materials. ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7556763 | Method of making components for prosthetic joints Carbides as substrates in prosthetic joints, particularly in sintered polycrystalline diamond compacts and sintered cubic boron nitride compacts. ... | 07/07/2009 |
