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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D557483 | Decorative plate on shoe sole | 12/18/2007 |
| D548382 | Work light | 08/07/2007 |
| D547123 | Drinkware | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244968 | GaN-based semiconductor junction structure The present invention is to provide a group III nitride tunneling junction structure with a low tunneling potential barrier, in which Si layer or a group III-V compound semiconductor In(a)Ga(b)Al(c)As(d)[N]P(e) (0≦a≦1, 0≦b≦1, 0≦c≦1, 0≦d≦1, 0≦e≦1)... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7215367 | Image data control system and method for capturing and displaying an original image of an object A system for controlling original image data of an object captured thereby and a method using the system. The system includes a digital camera and an image display terminal. The digital camera forms image line data having a plurality of image line data units represe... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7133568 | Method and apparatus for analysis of variables Various components of the present invention are collectively designated as Analysis of Variables Through Analog Representation (AVATAR). AVATAR offers an analog solution to those problems of the analysis of variables which are normally handled by digital means. The ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7118001 | Over door storage rack for cabinet doors A storage rack which hangs on the upper edge of a base cabinet door. A pair of hanger brackets fit closely on the door edge and are constructed to accommodate the plain edge of a flush mounted door or the stepped edge of a recessed cabinet door. Hooks on the inside ... | 10/10/2006 |
| D529792 | Hanger bracket for hanging shoe racks | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107920 | Insert for forming a stern drive passageway in a watercraft An insert for use in the fabrication of a watercraft hull to form an inboard/outboard propulsion system passageway. The design of the insert incorporates a semi-rigid body having an inboard surface, an outboard surface, and sidewalls interconnecting the surfaces. Th... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7086161 | Sight and sight pins for archery bow A device used to facilitate the accurate shooting of an archery bow. The device includes horizontally and vertically adjustable support structure for attaching the device to a bow. Moreover, the device includes a base, a guard and sight pins. The base includes arcua... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7053417 | Semiconductor led device and producing method The present invention provides a semiconductor device with InxGa1-xN crystal passivation layer and manufacturing method thereof which effectively blocks the leakage current between the surface & boundary of a device and a pn-junction boundary, and enhances the light... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040048 | Folding ironing board An ironing board that folds in half to occupy only about one half its extended length to facilitate packaging and storage. An iron rest can be slid to latch the folded front and rear sections of the board. The board has front and rear legs allowing it to be set up o... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6866837 | Radiolabeled peptides for the diagnosis and treatment of breast and prostate tumors and metastases of such tumors Compounds and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of tumors, including breast and prostate tumors and metastases thereof using radiolabelled peptides that bind to GRP receptors. The peptides are Bombesin analogs wherein the first and optionally the third amino a... | 03/15/2005 |
| D499786 | Party popper | 12/14/2004 |
| 6760947 | Apparatus for treating a floor surface utilizing a handle mounted traverse switch Apparatus for treating a floor surface includes a wheeled vehicle having a floor surface treating unit, a drive motor operable to propel the wheeled vehicle and a control system for controlling operation of the apparatus. A handle is mounted on the wheeled vehicle a... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6749497 | Apparatus and method of edible feet harvest and paw production A method and apparatus for partially cutting hock joints, and letting feet remain attached to the rest of carcass by skin and one or more tendons, exposing the hock joint by folding feet, and hanging the carcasses in the evisceration shackles by hock joints, the met... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6751364 | Image analysis systems for grading of meat, predicting quality of meat and/or predicting meat yield of an animal carcass The invention is an image analysis system and method for grading of meat, predicting quality of meat and/or predicting meat yield of an animal. One embodiment of the invention is particularly designed to capture an image of the 12th rib cross section of t... | 06/15/2004 |
| D491057 | Wrap strip | 06/08/2004 |
| D488140 | Compact TV/radio/flashlight companion device | 04/06/2004 |
| D488163 | Computer stand monitor arm | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715621 | Product merchandising display unit with pull through front wall members A product module for supporting and merchandising product containers therefrom including at least one elongated product channel defined by a pair of laterally spaced upstanding side walls and a substantially planar product supporting floor portion extending therebet... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6711234 | X-ray fluorescence apparatus This invention relates to a portable apparatus for carrying out X-ray fluorescence spectrometry on specimen materials at a distance from the apparatus. The apparatus comprises an X-ray generating tube, such as a microfocus tube, and two paraboloidal X-ray reflecting... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6705472 | CD storage system A storage apparatus for the storage of a collection of data media in the form of compact discs, CD-ROMs or DVD discs or the like in their original cases, comprising a number of individual box-like holders which can be releasably attached to each other so that the sy... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6702024 | Dual energized hydroseal A bi-directional seal assembly can be used in various types of cartridge valves including dirty fluid valves and a variety of other valves. The present seal assembly utilizes a seal spool, two O-rings and opposing seal cups. The O-rings are compressed dur... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6698722 | Apparatus and method for use in handling a load An apparatus and a method for use in handling a load includes a load-bearing rope, and a mechanism for paying out and recovering the rope. There is also a drum for holding a service cable with a length of the service cable extending from the drum. A wrapp... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6697159 | Optical domain signal analyzer An Optical Domain Signal Analyzer, having an optical filter, a dispersive element and a detector is utilized to provide high resolution spectrum analysis over a wide optical bandwidth. The optical domain signal analyzer broadly includes an optical filter ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6696083 | Vitamin/nutrient dosage regimentation The efficacy of vitamins and other nutritional agents in treating and preventing various disease states is improved by administering therapeutically effective levels of these agents on a substantially continuous, 24-hour basis. The concentration of lipid ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6688648 | Carrier for information storage unit and method An assembly of a carrier and an information storage unit for attachment to a publication. The assembly includes a support panel and a cover secured thereto and forming a pouch for receipt of a storage unit therein. The assembly is adapted for securement i... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6688478 | Product storage and merchandising unit A product storage and merchandising unit adaptable for attachment to the underside portion of existing product merchandising equipment, the present unit having a plurality of openings positioned adjacent at least a portion of either the top or bottom port... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6688333 | Automotive coolant control valve A coolant flow valve for controlling the distribution and flow of coolant to replace the radiator thermostat and heater valve currently used in automotive applications. The valve includes a valve rotor rotationally received in a valve housing wherein the ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6685226 | Carrier for information storage unit and method An assembly of a carrier and an information storage unit for attachment to a publication. The assembly includes a support panel and a cover secured thereto and forming a pouch for receipt of a storage unit therein. The assembly is adapted for securement i... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6681950 | Recycling container and method of manufacture A container for the collection of waste products including a base receptacle and a cover, the base receptacle having an upper lip portion, at least one rim portion and a supporting ledge. The cover is removably engageable with the base receptacle such tha... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6611440 | Apparatus and method for filtering voltage for an electrostatic precipitator An apparatus and method for controlling voltage applied to an electrostatic precipitator is disclosed. This apparatus includes a pulsating, direct current, voltage mechanism that is operable to receive power from a single phase, alternating current voltag... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6601430 | Jack with elevatable platform A lifting platform with a scissor type jack. The jack includes a plurality of inter-connected struts pivotally connected to a base forming a double X strut arrangement. A power actuator is connected to at least one strut in each X to effect extension and ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6550623 | Transportable part rack A rack for the transport of thin wall parts such as automotive body panels stampings has a steel frame with two parallel channels positioned on either side of a planar floor member. Each channel has a series of parallel slots which receive tabs extending ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6488719 | Method for controlling wet film thickness of clear coatings by means of color-dissipating dye A method for controlling uniformity of applied film thickness of clear protective coatings by means of a color-dissipatable dye additive which dissipates within a reasonable timeframe, generally from hours to a few days, leaving the applied film with no e... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6450081 | Hydraulic system for controlling an attachment to a work machine such as thumb attachment used on an excavator A hydraulic control circuit for controlling the operation of an attachment or tool associated with a particular work machine wherein such circuit includes an actuator for controlling the operation of the attachment or tool, a control valve operable to con... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6439267 | Adjustable flow diffuser When a fluid passes through a conventional elbow, turbulence is created in the fluid flow. The fluid may not stabilize and return to a laminar flow until 40-50 pipe diameters downstream. Turbulence in a piping system can cause a variety of problems such a... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6357150 | Spade wheel apparatus for dredging equipment and associated method A rotating drive wheel assembly for steering and maneuvering a dredging apparatus includes a carrier wheel and an orientation wheel connected to opposite ends of a pivotation member. A plurality of spade devices are connected to the wheels, each including... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6357149 | Method and apparatus for determining the depth of acceptable sediment removal from a body of water The depth of sediment material under a body of water having a minimum desirable consistency or strength for a dredging operation is determined by an arm assembly having one end portion pivotally connected to a substantially horizontal platform, and a plat... | 03/19/2002 |
