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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8124102 | Method for the reduction of viral loads in patients comprising the administration of -deficient human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) A therapeutic suspension for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type I (HIV-1) infection in humans using isolated and purified HIV-1 nef-deficient viral particles having a nef-deletion between the endonuclease cleavage sites Nco I and Xho I. ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8070490 | Teeth separating apparatus An apparatus for separating teeth utilizing a base member having a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion. A first spring extends outwardly from the first end portion while a second spring extends outwardly from the second portion of th... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8057096 | Dental radiograph sensor positioning device A dental radiograph sensor positioning device utilizing an elongated member which is fixed to a pair of supports. The first and second supports include holders for the radiograph sensor and are used interchangeably for this purpose. When one of the supports is held ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8056511 | Animal carrier device An animal carrier device used in conjunction with a vehicle occupant restraint and a vehicle seat. The device includes a base member having a bottom and a wall extending from the bottom. The wall includes a projection which extends further out than other portions of... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8052501 | Water toy device A water toy device utilizing elongated body having first and second surfaces and first and second ends. A pair of wings extend from the elongated body and are bendable to determine the path of travel of the device in a body of water. An elongated fin projects from t... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8019046 | Apparatus for generating shortwave radiation An apparatus providing a source of shortwave electromagnetic radiation utilizing a tape having a first side and a second side and a laser beam focused and impinging on the first side of the tape. The apparatus utilizes a tape storage unit which delivers or feeds tap... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7992340 | Fishing apparatus A fishhook setting apparatus utilizing a lever arm support which holds a fishing rod associated with the fishhook and which is freely rotatable about a pre-determined arcuate path. The trigger mechanism initiates the instantaneous raising of the rod chip through the... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7988181 | Work place and storage apparatus A storage and work place apparatus used in conjunction with a wheelbarrow or similar item. The apparatus includes a housing having a bottom portion and a side portion extending outwardly to form an open chamber the bottom portion is intended to a lie atop a wheelbar... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7944557 | Method and apparatus for radiation encoding an analysis Method and apparatus for analyzing radiation using analyzers and encoders employing the spatial modulation of radiation dispersed by wavelength or imaged along a line. ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7861720 | Axillary support cushion device A patient axillary support cushion utilizing a first member having a base, a first leg, and a second leg. First and second legs are connected to the base to form a channel for placement adjacent the axilla of a patient. The first leg is shorter than the second leg a... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7824353 | Surgical support for femur A surgical support for a femur utilizing a shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The shaft lies along an axis which is coincident with a first plane. A hook connects to the shaft through an intermediate portion and lies in a second plane which inters... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7819242 | Medicament delivery device A medicament delivery device utilizing a housing having a chamber formed by a wall portion. The wall portion includes a weakened zone. A key shaft extends into the chamber and includes a portion lying outside the chamber or mating with a lock. The portion of the key... | 10/26/2010 |
| D625106 | Toothbrush | 10/12/2010 |
| 7779686 | Velocity measuring ball A device for calculating the speed of movement of a ball utilizing a sensing unit having an aperture at the surface of the ball and a receiving unit within the ball that measures reflected signals generated by the sensing unit. A distance measuring feature fixes a v... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7750820 | Christmas tree alerting device An emergency alerting device for a Christmas tree utilizing a sheath having a housing forming an open chamber which is capable of encompassing the top of a Christmas tree. The decorative element is connected to the sheath and includes a smoke detector mounting to th... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7739762 | Surgery table apparatus A surgery table utilizing first and second sections which are hingedly attached to one another. First and second sections are also connected to supports apart from the hinged portion. An elevator moves one of the sections upwardly and downwardly at the support. The ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7679206 | Wind power apparatus A wind power apparatus utilizing an anchor which is rotatably fixed to a surface. A chute attaches to the anchor and is provided with a chamber. A restrictor is located in the chamber to concentrate the wind within an annular area of the chute and direct it to a pow... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7597617 | Gas diffusion device A gas diffusion device used in conjunction with a flow of gas from a conduit utilizing a sheet having a peripheral edge defining a surface inwardly from the edge. The surface possesses a first zone, and a second zone between the first zone and the peripheral edge. A... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7581343 | Quilt display frame A quilt display frame utilizing a sheet of flexible material having a peripheral edge with a plurality of sleeves. Poles are placed within the sleeves and connected to one another to form a frame member. A connector is employed to this end which includes a pair of t... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7562898 | Work place and storage apparatus A storage and work place apparatus used in conjunction with a wheelbarrow or similar item. The apparatus includes an housing having a bottom portion and a side portion extending outwardly to form a open chamber the bottom portion is intended to a lie atop a wheelbar... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7491400 | Pharmaceutical compositions comprising attenuated HIV-1 nef-deficient viral particles A therapeutic suspension for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type I (HIV-1) infection in humans using isolated and purified HIV-1 nef-deficient viral particles having a nef-deletion between the endonuclease cleavage sites Nco I and Xho I. ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7431074 | Radiator structure A radiator structure used with a hot fluid and cooling fluid having a carbon fiber tube. The carbon fiber tube includes a wall portion having an inner surface and an outer surface. A passageway through the tube is used to conduct hot fluids. A second tube of similar... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7410180 | Door positioning device A door positioning device for use in a ground surface having an elongated platform with an upper surface and a lower surface. The platform also includes a first end portion and a second end portion. At least one wheel is located at the second end portion of the plat... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7361112 | Transmission apparatus A transmission mechanism utilizing a source of power which includes a main input shaft that turns upon receipt of power from said source. An auxiliary shaft is turned by the main input shaft through a link that turns the auxiliary shaft at a variable rate relative t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347692 | Dental bur A dental bur structure including a rotatable shaft turned by a motor. The shaft possesses a proximal portion having a fluted surface. The bur also possesses a distal portion with a smooth surface tip which generates heat to melt a composite post matrix upon activati... | 03/25/2008 |
| D561271 | Water toy | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311413 | Helmet lighting device A lighting device for use with a helmet, having a fastening site and a plurality of lamps. A base member is employed and includes at least one support that projects from the same. The support holds at least one lamp. A flexible sheath extends over the support, the l... | 12/25/2007 |
| D555266 | Wind-up flashlight | 11/13/2007 |
| D553544 | Motor vehicle | 10/23/2007 |
| 7274980 | Intelligent lift interlock system A microprocessor controlled system for ensuring the safe operation of an auxiliary device, such as a wheelchair lift used in conjunction with a vehicle. The microprocessor preferably allows operation of the lift device when one or more parameters are met. These para... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7253751 | Method for writing language components A method for writing text employing at least one hand of a user and manipulating a keyboard having a pair of keypads which are finger depressed and a press pad which is depressed by the palm region of the hand. The first and/or second keypads are pressed simultaneou... | 08/07/2007 |
| D546066 | Grill brush | 07/10/2007 |
| 7210274 | Door stile structure A door stile structure utilizing a pair of skins. An elongated member extends between at least a portion of the pair of skins. The elongated member includes an outer surface having a pair of ridges with a recessed portion therebetween. The ridges lie in a plane whic... | 05/01/2007 |
| D541960 | Wind-up flashlight | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207687 | Illuminated device An illuminated article utilizing a base member having an outer surface. A plurality of luminescent bodies are embedded in the base member for exposure of the same at the outer surface of the base member. The article may be formed into various shapes to illuminate op... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198904 | Immunoassay method employing monoclonal antibody reactive to human iNOS A panel of monoclonal antibodies recognizing and binding to human inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS or type II iNOS) enzyme have been developed. The monoclonal antibodies may also be employed in an assay to detect the presence and/or quantitate the amount of hum... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7176584 | Wind power apparatus A wind power apparatus utilizing an anchor which is rotatably fixed to a surface. A chute attaches to the anchor and is provided with a chamber. A restriction is located in the chamber to concentrate the wind within an annular are of the chute and direct it to a pow... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7137813 | Dental impression dam system A dental impression dam system utilizing an open tray forming a basin for dental impression material. The basin of the tray includes a gap at an extremity of the same. A flexible band of material bridges the gap of the tray basin and interacts with the dental materi... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7097159 | Jack pin removal device A device for removing a clip pin from a jack utilizing a lever having a first portion, a second portion, and a fulcrum therebetween. The arm is linked to the fulcrum of the lever and extends outwardly to bear on the housing of the jack. A fastener holds the lever fi... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094381 | Device for destroying microbes in a fluid A device for destroying microbes in a fluid medium utilizing a housing. The housing possesses an exterior and a fluid passageway formed by an inner wall portion. The housing also includes a plurality of chambers positioned radially outwardly from the fluid passagewa... | 08/22/2006 |
