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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6790163 | Swim stroke exercise device A swim stroke exercise device including an adjustable resistance mechanism is provided. The resistance mechanism is attached to one end of the exercise device and includes a roller assembly having a roller clutch and a drive shaft extending from one end and a spring... | 09/14/2004 |
| 7245045 | T-filter for reducing disturbances generated on a power grid by an active filter An active filter (4) for compensation of variations in an apparatus' (3) current consumption from a power grid (1) as a cause of variations in the apparatus electrical load, through active frequency filtering and dynamic compensation of reactive... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238898 | Switch assembly for an electrical panel A switch assembly for an electrical panel configured to receive electrical power from either a first power supply or a second power supply. The switch assembly includes a transfer switch operable to electrically connect the panel to receive electrical power from the... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7221283 | Circuit interrupter locator device A system for identifying a selected electrical circuit of interest from a number of electrical circuits, by locating a circuit interrupter connected to interrupt the flow of electrical power from an electrical power supply to the selected circuit of interest. The sy... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219890 | Valve system for the count roll of an interfolding machine An interfolding machine includes an assembly for and method of separating overlapped sheets of material at a desired sheet count. The assembly includes a vacuum assembly with a manifold having a plurality of vacuum inlet ports coupled to a valve body having a plural... | 05/22/2007 |
| D541119 | Combined fork and rake | 04/24/2007 |
| 7178214 | Saw blade grip tool A tool for engaging a saw blade to facilitate attachment and removal of the blade from a saw includes a pair of opposed portions pivotally connected to one another for movement between an open position and a closed position. The pair of opposed portions are engageab... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7171755 | Picture hanging level A level designed for use in hanging pictures is disclosed. The level is proportioned to be easy and convenient to use in conjunction with a picture frame, having a pair of perpendicular legs that can rest on a corner of a picture frame and a level vial positioned wi... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7151867 | Optical coupler having protective sheath An optical coupler (1) comprises two optical fibers (2, 3). Each of the optical fibers connects a sender unit (4) to a first end (9, 10). Then each of these fibers is connected independently to two independent receivers (6, 8). At ... | 12/19/2006 |
| D533237 | Frame for a cycling exerciser | 12/05/2006 |
| 7119457 | Prioritized actuation system with overload protection for a generator transfer switch A transfer switch, for use in connecting a series of electrical loads to an auxiliary power source, e.g. an electrical generator, includes a series of switches that are interconnected with the electrical loads, and a controller interconnected with certain of the swi... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7118016 | Adjustable rack for carrying equipment on a vehicle An equipment carrier, such as a bicycle rack, is adapted for removable mounting to a vehicle and includes a first frame and a second frame interconnected by one or more hubs. The first frame is engaged with the hubs so as to be axially movable relative to the lower ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114967 | Built-in electric contact enclosure and mounting method The mounting of an electric enclosure (1) for electric connector and switch embeddable in a piece of masonry work requires the connecting of electric wires (25) to an electrically conductive region or terminal inside the enclosure. The connection requi... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114493 | Compressed gas pump for replica weapon The invention concerns a pump for compressed gas for a replica weapon for the projection of balls, comprising: A cylinder (7) forming a gas retention compartment (72) and provided with a cylinder head (71) form... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114789 | Offset rail splice arrangement for a mobile storage system A splice arrangement for rail sections in a rail-mounted mobile system, such as a mobile storage system. The rail arrangement includes first and second rail sections, each of which has a base member and a support member defining a support surface for supporting the ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7106014 | Lectern A lectern incorporating a support member having a recess that can receive a control panel or laptop or notebook computer, for use with the by a speaker or other presenter. The support member defines an interior, and includes a keyboard tray slidably received within ... | 09/12/2006 |
| D527294 | Laser leveling device | 08/29/2006 |
| 7096533 | Locking roller for an article of furniture A locking roller assembly includes a housing adapted for mounting to an article of furniture. A wheel is rotatably mounted to the housing via a mounting arrangement that accommodates relative vertical movement between the wheel and the housing. The wheel is mounted ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7082319 | Method for management of a communications module and device comprising such a module In a method for the management of a communications module on a telephony network, the module is connected to a terminal that is incapable by itself of getting connected to the telephone network. The module has a tool kit microcircuit whose management is shared betwe... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7076938 | Pivoting innermost rake wheel system for varying windrow width A bifold rake for agricultural crop material includes a rear wheeled trolley and a forwardly extending drawbar adapted for interconnection with a tow vehicle such as a tractor. A pair of rake arms are pivotably interconnected to opposite sides of the trolley, and ea... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7071413 | Cover arrangement for protecting electrical switches and outlets during application of a coating to a surrounding wall area A cover arrangement for electrical switches and outlets includes a switch cover member and an outlet cover member. The switch cover member includes a planar masking wall and a mounting cavity configured to receive and frictionally engage a handle associated with a c... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7071845 | Control unit with variable visual indicator A system for controlling an apparatus (11, 21, 31), which system comprises a control unit (13, 23, 33) adapted to transfer control signals to the apparatus dependent on the control data. Said control unit comprises data input means (14, 24, 34, 44 | 07/04/2006 |
| 7069524 | Method and device for analyzing a network of conductors To analyze a network of conductors, especially an electrical power supply network, it is planned to measure the spectral (49) and temporal (50) nature of a signal available at a node of the network. An image (49–51) representing this state is ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7065809 | Recessed cushion ornament A cushion including any number of upholstery ornaments positioned in recessed and non-rotatable locations on the cushion is provided. The cushion filler is formed of a soft, flexible and relatively low-stiffness foam material that includes one or more inserts formed... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055697 | System for separating fluid-borne material from a fluid that carries particulate matter along with the material A system for screening fluid-borne material from a fluid that carries particulate matter along with the material, e.g. for screening usable fibers in papermaking or tissue making white water that also contains waste material such as fines and ash. The system employs... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7055725 | Quick conversion connection system for a component of a vehicle-mounted equipment carrier A vehicle-mounted equipment carrier includes a base having a support member that is movable between an operative position and an inoperative position. An engagement member maintains the position of the support member, and is movable between an engaged position and a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044347 | Interlock arrangement for an extendible and retractable stabilizer for use in a bicycle carrier A bicycle carrier includes a wheel support arrangement and a stabilizer engageable with a bicycle wheel, for maintaining the bicycle upright. The stabilizer includes an inner section and an extendible and retractable outer section. The inner section is pivotable thr... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040546 | Single beam spray gun positioning system A system for positioning a spray apparatus relative to a surface, in which the spray apparatus directs a liquid coating such as paint toward the surface for applying the liquid to the surface in a spray pattern. A light beam emitter is interconnected with the spray ... | 05/09/2006 |
| D519111 | Microphone body with actuator button | 04/18/2006 |
| 7024781 | Vial illumination feature for a tool such as a level A vial illumination feature for a tool, such as a level, is configured so as to emit light toward a vial when the tool is used in a darkened environment. The vial extends across an opening or a space defined by the tool, and one or more vial retainer members engage ... | 04/11/2006 |
| D517375 | Toothpick tray | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011607 | Variable magnetic resistance unit for an exercise device An automatically adjusting magnetic resistance unit for an exercise device such as a bicycle trainer, in which the degree of resistance is automatically and non-linearly adjusted in relation to the rotational speed of a rotating member caused by the input of a user.... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7007450 | Internal windrow width adjustment system for a V-rake A bifold rake for agricultural crop material includes a rear wheeled trolley and a forwardly extending drawbar adapted for interconnection with a tow vehicle such as a tractor. A pair of rake arms are pivotably interconnected to opposite sides of the trolley, and ea... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7009128 | Side contact rocker-type switch assembly An electrical switch assembly is provided for use as a single-pole, double-throw switch. The assembly includes a housing having an interior cavity. First and second stationary contacts are positioned on one side of the interior cavity, and third and fourth stationar... | 03/07/2006 |
| D515331 | Chair | 02/21/2006 |
| D513902 | Chair | 01/31/2006 |
| 6981858 | Mold interlock A mold interlocking device that includes a first portion attached to a mold half that has a head with a channel and an insert therein that is received in a pocket of a receptacle of a second portion that is attached to another mold half. In one embodiment, the head ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6979209 | Biased utility receptacle assembly A pivoting utility receptacle assembly for use with a work surface, such as a desktop. The assembly includes a base member positionable within an opening in the work surface and a receptacle member that is pivotally mounted to the base member. A biasing member is en... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976661 | Cat litter scoop holder A cat litter scoop holder that includes scoop retaining walls that define a pocket for receiving a cat litter scoop. The holder includes a base upon which it sets upright. Its sides can be open to promote airflow. The pocket includes a drain. The base preferably is ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974147 | Internal tightening system for preventing relative movement between a pair of interconnected members A system for preventing relative movement between first and second members, in which the first member is received within a passage defined by the second member. The system includes an engagement or locking member, which may in the form of a cam, that is movably moun... | 12/13/2005 |
