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| 7418803 | Self-contained modular home A self-contained modular home a first section, a second section and a top section, each section having an interior which is 100% complete and an exterior which requires only siding or other exterior finish for completion. The three sections of the self-contained mod... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7242833 | Method and apparatus for high resolution coherent optical imaging A method and an apparatus for examining the subsurface microstructure of a sample are provided. Radiation from a plurality of optical radiation sources travels along a first optical path. In the first optical path, a device focuses the optical radiati n from each of... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7211749 | Electrical disconnect locking device An electrical disconnect locking device which can be installed at the weather head of a dwelling in order to connect and disconnect electrical flow from a power source to a dwelling. The locking device comprises a housing having rotating plates than can be rotated i... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7043799 | Sanitary door opener A sanitary door opener in the form of an attachment to the bottom of a conventional door enables a user to pull open the door by engaging the attachment with his/her foot or shoe, thereby preventing hand contact with the door opener. The sanitary door opener prefera... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7043800 | Sanitary door opener A sanitary door opener in the form of an attachment to the bottom of a conventional door enables a user to pull open the door by engaging the attachment with his/her foot or shoe, thereby preventing hand contact with the door opener. The sanitary door opener prefera... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7008528 | Process and system for continuously extracting oil from solid or liquid oil bearing material A process for continuously extracting oil from a solid or liquid oil-bearing material comprises (a) removing air from the extraction system, (b) introducing an inert gas into the extraction system at a pressure sufficient to maintain a normally gaseous solvent in li... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6880794 | Universal tool holder A universal tool holder for carrying a tool or other article, for example, a cordless drill, nail gun, hammer or shovel is provided comprising a stretchable cord that is formed into a looped end and adapted to be wrapped about the handle of a tool in such a manner t... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6881123 | Natural shape enhancing brassiere A natural shape enhancing brassiere comprising a pair of idealized-shaped breast cups centrally joined and supported on a woman's upper chest by use of a surrounding band and, optionally, shoulder straps. Each idealized-shaped breast cup is in the form of a multi-la... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6698375 | Small waterplane area multihull (SWAMH) vessel A Small Waterplane Area MultiHull non-motorized vessel having an upper hull platform located above the design water line of the vessel which is maintained above the surface of a body of water by at least two cylindrical submerged hulls joined thereto by s... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6676128 | Method of playing a wagering card game A method of playing a wagering card game in which a dealer and up to eight (8) players participate in a Blackjack-type card game comprising the placing of a wager by each of the players, the selection of an action player; commencing with the action player... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6655560 | Cordless tool holder adaptor A tool accessory is provided in the form of a cordless tool holder adaptor which is capable of being secured to a cordless tool, particularly a cordless power tool having a handle member with a lower flanged end, in order to provide the tool with means to... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6647928 | Adjustable harness and animal birth control device An adjustable harness and animal birth control device for female quadrupeds comprising an adjustable harness having an adjustable waist collar, an adjustable left harness strap, an adjustable central harness strap and an adjustable right harness strap, ea... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6615928 | Powered garden tool A powered garden tool is provided comprising a handle member having a power unit disposed therein and a digging attachment having a first end rotatably and detachably securable to the handle member and a second end having at least two cutting blade member... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6603711 | Remote timekeeping device and system for controlling sports clock A timekeeping system comprising one or more portable timekeeping devices, each portable timekeeping device being configured to start, stop and otherwise control a remote timer adapted to maintain an official time and optionally at least one other time, su... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6594549 | Web-enabled medication dispenser A medication dispensing system capable of connecting to the Internet is provided. The medication dispensing system can be in the form of a periphery device having electronic means for linkage to a personal computer, PDA, cell phone or WEB TV or can be a s... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6574604 | Internet message system An internet message system is provided that enables a user to compose an electronic greeting message and transmit the greeting message to any e-mail address over the Internet from a remote location. The internet message system is housed within a self-cont... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6536828 | Solar windshield system A vehicle solar windshield system comprising a front windshield composed of a first transition lens material, at least one side window composed of a second transition lens material and a rear windshield composed of a third transition lens material. In one... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6454718 | Intra aural integrated vital signs monitor An intra aural probe for monitoring multiple physiological parameters simultaneously. The probe includes a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a light sensor. The probe is dimensioned to fit snugly and sealingly within the outer aural cavity. The pr... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6449815 | Adjustable strap assembly An adjustable strap assembly utilizing hook and loop type fastening means as the primary adjustment means is provided which can be used on a variety of articles which require some measure of adjustment to accommodate different users or different utilizati... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6443342 | Tool belt double tool tote A tool belt tool tote device that is capable of carrying two tools independently, such as a cordless drill and a hammer. The double tool tote device comprises a C-shaped clip, a terminal swivel element and two hook elements. In use, a tool depending from ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6423000 | Labor monitoring device A device for implantation on the cervix of a pregnant female that provides monitoring means by which the dilatation of a female patient's cervix may be monitored during the first phase of labor. The device comprises a housing manufactured from biocompatib... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6383137 | Labor alerting device A device for implantation on the cervix of a pregnant female that provides an alerting means by which a female patient or her health caregiver is notified of the onset of labor. The device comprises a housing manufactured from biocompatible material into ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6363271 | Amniotic fluid alerting device A device for implantation on the cervix of a pregnant female that provides a means by which a female patient or her health caregiver is notified of the rupture of membranes by the release of amniotic fluid. The device comprises a housing manufactured from... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6295867 | Geological sample sub A sturdy tubular "sub" apparatus for collecting geological samples (Geological Sample-Sub or GSS) that may be entrained within a conventional drill string apparatus for conducting a drill-stem-test. The apparatus may be manufactured from conventional dril... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6283875 | Method of golf club support and alignment A support and alignment implement for supporting an article such as a golf club in an upright or elevated position comprises a pair of leg members, each leg member having a stretched "C" shaped proximal end and a ground engaging distal end, a spring eleme... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6266824 | Head shield An electromagnetic shielding apparatus for covering and protecting the head of a user from EMF radiation which may be worn by itself or discretely beneath other head gear. A head covering is fabricated from a conductive, non-magnetizable material such as ... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6266837 | Combined two-shoe tree and organizer A combined shoe tree and organizer comprising a two-shoe tree capable of holding and preserving a pair of shoes and an organizer therefor. The two-shoe tree comprises a mounting portion and two heel members, each heel member being connected to said mounti... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6206227 | Closure assembly for pressure vessel A closure assembly for a pressure vessel having an opening in the external surface thereof, comprising a concentric guide track secured to the external surface of the pressure vessel, a curved concentric closure or door configured to conform to the curvat... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6196921 | Interchangeable martial arts weapons system An interchangeable martial arts weapons system is provided comprising (a) a plurality of interchangeable connectable components comprising at least one long tube, at least one short tube, at least one T-handle and at least one illuminative tube, the ends ... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6179122 | Protective holder for a portable electronic device A protective holder for a portable electronic device, such as a personal computer, wireless telephone or communicator, hand-held game or the like, in the form of a lidless enclosure having a bottom member, a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls, the... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6145293 | Safety shackle A safety shackle having a modified U-shaped design comprising first and second arms, first and second cusps, a first slot disposed between the first arm and the first cusp and a second slot disposed between the second arm and the second slot, and a workin... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6131681 | Winter front assembly The invention relates to a winterfront composed of a porous material which restricts cold ram air but provides a continuous and uniform air flow across the full frontal area of a vehicle's grill and to its cooling system. In one embodiment, the present in... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6108958 | Picture framing kit A kit for framing pictures providing a user with a transparent or translucent overlay that may cover a picture in order to enhance its appearance and also to protect it from inadvertent contact with destructive substances such as water. The kit may provid... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6085940 | Chemical dispensing system A chemical delivery system for the direct delivery of a chemical from a drum to a process area comprising a pressurized tank having a pressure/vacuum lock closure, a drum containing a chemical to be dispensed housed within the pressurized tank, and a clos... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6074267 | Single line wind-driven flying toy A wind driven flying toy comprising a single guideline and an aerodynamic body slidably secured to the guideline, the aerodynamic body being capable of traversing the entire length single guideline in both directions by reacting with the action of wind po... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6062449 | Tool belt tool tote A tool-toting device for carrying and retaining a hand tool comprising a clip, a swivel element and a U-shaped hook, the clip being capable of attachment to a belt, such as a tool belt. The swivel element is swivelably connected to the clip by conventiona... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5967916 | Lazer ball The lazer ball is a foamed ball or projectile which glows under particular lighting conditions and which can be fired through a standard air gun, such as a paint ball gun. The lazer ball can be prepared from any suitable foam material which is capable of ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5956980 | Safety lock A three-piece safety lock for locking any size trailer safety chain to any size vehicle receiver hitch comprising a primary catch, a locking catch and a keeper element. The safety lock includes a positive self-locking mechanism, termed a keeper element, w... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5943558 | Method of making an assembly package having an air tight cavity and a product made by the method A method of making an assembly package having an air tight cavity for housing an electronic element such as a GaAs semiconductor chip. The method includes the formation of a dielectric base by placing a placing a conductive lead frame comprising a frame p... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5808117 | Process for the production of 16-Dehydropregenolone acetate form diosgenin The invention relates to a process for producing 16-Dehydropregnenolone acetate (16DPA) of the formula shown below ##STR1## which process comprises a) acetolysis of diosgenin of the formula shown below ##STR2## by heating in a pressure reac... | 09/15/1998 |
