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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7536019 | Audio system for use with a vehicle An audio system for use in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The system includes a front-driver side speaker unit and a front-passenger side speaker unit to cooperatively emit audio sound to the passenger compartment. The driver-side speaker unit includes a prim... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7535207 | Tapped converter A converter having a tapped inductor to facilitate controlling operating characteristics of the converter. The converter may be configured as a boost converter with tapping of the inductor at the voltage output and the converter may be configured as a buck converter... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7535190 | System and method for controlling a window wiper system A windshield wiper system for use on a hybrid electric vehicle is capable of adjusting the delay between consecutive cycles based on engine state and vehicle speed. The system includes a windshield wiper and a motor coupled to the windshield wiper. A sensor generate... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7534908 | Method for the production of optically active 3-alkylcarboxylic acids and the intermediate products thereof An enantioselective method for producing optically active 3-alkyl carboxylic acids comprises transforming an optically active secondary alcohol into an optically active, activated compound by introducing a leaving group; reacting the activated compound with a maloni... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7534018 | Illuminated visor vanity A visor vanity for use in a vehicle includes a vanity mirror, a light source for providing illumination to the user of the mirror or for other purposes, an energy source independent of the vehicle's electrical system for energizing the light source, a switch for cau... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7533912 | Hybrid energy absorber for automobile bumper An automobile bumper system including an isolator disposed adjacent a cross beam of an automobile frame, and a bumper edge guard strip mounted adjacent upper and/or lower edges of the cross beam. The bumper edge guard strip may include an upper extension fixedly eng... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7533788 | Valve and tap incorporating same A valve assembly including a main body (13,24) with a cavity (25) having an aperture (35a) formed through the main body and channels (26) formed radially in the cavity wall. A seal member (18) is shaped to fit within the cav... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7490565 | Seed distribution method and apparatus A seeding apparatus comprising: (a seed distribution metering means including a rotating d drum with apertures on its periphery and a vacuum generator for generating a suction pressure inside the drum so that seeds are attracted to the apertures; (b) feeding system ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7490785 | Process and apparatus for comminuting silicon An apparatus for producing silicon seed particles having a size of from 50 μm to 1000 μm from silicon granules having a size of from 300 μm to 5000 μm, comprising a vertically disposed jet chamber with a low cross sectional area and a jet nozzle at the base of t... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7490878 | ESD safe vacuum wand tip A device for safely handling electrically sensitive objects. A grounded dissipative material is used to form a handling surface so that electrically charged objects handled by the wand can slowly discharge without becoming damaged. ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7490908 | Integrated latch assembly A vehicle seat assembly attachable to a vehicle having a striker member is provided having a seat frame configured for connection to the vehicle. A portion of the seat frame may be configured to move between a first seat position and a second seat position. A hook m... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7490896 | Stowable component for a vehicle and a method for stowing a vehicular component The present invention relates to a stowable seat assembly and a method for stowing a vehicular component. In at least one embodiment, the assembly and the vehicular component comprise a stowable seat assembly secured to the vehicle. Having a first seat back and a fi... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7491184 | Percussive massager with eccentric drive A percussive massager is provided having a housing including a massage head portion and a handle portion, and a motor support unit affixable within the massage head portion. A motor is supported by the motor support unit, and an output shaft rotatably driven by the ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7491235 | Surgically implantable knee prosthesis A prosthesis is provided for implantation into a body joint, such as a knee joint compartment between a femoral condyle and its corresponding tibial plateau, without requiring bone resection. The prosthesis includes a body having a generally elliptical shape in plan... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7491784 | Method for the production of organosiloxanes modified by a phosphonic acid ester Phosphone ester modified organosilicon compounds are prepared by reacting phosphonic ester-functionalized alkoxysilane with a silanol-functional organosilicon compound. The product is produced in high yield and purity. ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7491786 | Crosslinkable compositions based on organosilicon compounds The invention relates to crosslinkable compositions based on organosilicon compounds and having controllable modulus, to a process for their preparation and to their use, said compositions comprising (a) polymers of the formula XnR | 02/17/2009 |
| 7491966 | Semiconductor substrate and process for producing it A process for producing a semiconductor substrate comprising a carrier wafer and a layer of single-crystalline semiconductor material: a) producing a layer containing recesses at the surface of a donor wafer of single-crystalline s... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7493006 | Spool assembly for absorbing jumper slack A spool assembly includes a mount and a spool. The mount has first and second opposite surfaces. The first surface of the mount includes an adhesive covered by a removable cover. The spool is supported on the second surface of the mount. The mount with the spool is ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7490362 | Breast feeding cover A cover for use in breast feeding or bottle feeding an infant is disclosed, wherein the 5 cover (11) is formed from a sheet of fabric or the like shaped so that it may be comfortably draped around a mother's torso during breast feeding in order to allow discr... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7487680 | Shaker assembly for shaking a component in order to induce vibration thereto A shaker assembly for shaking a tested component. The shaker assembly permitting a vibration to be induced within the tested component, such as for use in measuring operating characteristics of the tested component. ... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7490092 | Method and system for indexing and searching timed media information based upon relevance intervals A method and system for indexing, searching, and retrieving information from timed media files based upon relevance intervals. The method and system for indexing, searching, and retrieving this information is based upon relevance intervals so that a portion of a tim... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7489922 | User-assisted programmable appliance control A universal remote control interacts with a user to assist in training to one or more appliances. If the appliance is activated by a rolling code activation signal, a sequence of different rolling code activation signals is transmitted until the user indicates a suc... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7488029 | Independently opening doors for an automotive door opening An automotive vehicle is disclosed with a pillarless door opening for occupant ingress and egress. The first door is pivotally connected to the vehicle at a first end with a second end that extends to a central region of the door opening in the closed position. A se... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7484330 | Blended mulch product and method of making same In one aspect there is provided a blended mulch product which can be mixed with water and spray-applied to a ground surface to form an erosion control medium, the blended mulch product comprising: about 75% to about 92% by weight ligno-cellulosic fibers; about 1% to... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7484378 | Cooling system and method for cooling a heat producing system A cooling system for a heat producing system includes a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the heat producing system. The heat exchanger is configured to receive a temperature control fluid therethrough. A first fan is operable in a first rotational directio... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7484800 | Cold formed latch wire A latch restraint and safety anchorage system for securing a child safety seat in an automotive vehicle behind the vehicle's seat is provided. One or more latch wires are generally mounted to a cross member of the anchorage system comprised of a pair of spatially se... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7484808 | Vision improving system for a head restraint A vehicle seat assembly that is disposable in a vehicle rearward of a front seat includes a seat bottom, a seat back attached to the seat bottom, and a head restraint attached to the seat back and having a head restraint body that is moveable from a raised position ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7484925 | Rotary axial fan assembly The present invention provides a rotary axial fan and a stator fan for moving air through a heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine cooling system. The fan includes a hub and primary fan blades extending radially from the hub. An annular shroud is attached ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7485221 | System for treating wastewater A wastewater treatment system treating excess wastewater from a sewer system includes a generally vertically oriented first shaft structure adapted to receive excess wastewater from the sewer system, a generally vertically oriented second shaft structure spaced apar... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7485273 | Method for the reduction of NOand NHemissions This catalyst system simultaneously removes ammonia and enhances net NOx conversion by placing an NH3—SCR catalyst formulation downstream of a lean NOx trap. By doing so, the NH3—SCR catalyst adsorbs the ammonia from t... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7484605 | Overrunning radial coupling assembly and method for controlling the engagement of inner and outer members of the assembly The overrunning radial coupling assembly or clutch and a method of controlling the engagement of inner and outer plates or members of the assembly are provided wherein adjacent engaging radial locking pawls are selectively controlled by a single, rotatable control p... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7461504 | Method and system for controlling temperatures of exhaust gases emitted from internal combustion engine to facilitate regeneration of a particulate filter Method, system, and controller for controlling exhaust gas temperatures by adjusting exhaust valve timing and/or fueling for one or more cylinders wherein normal operating cylinders receive additional fuel to compensate for the adjusted cylinders, thereby increasing... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7462024 | Apparatus for molding a trim panel assembly having a narrow transition radius In at least certain embodiments, the present invention relates to a trim panel and an apparatus and method of making the same. In at least one embodiment, the trim panel comprises a first portion and a second portion with a transition portion extending therebetween ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7462121 | Hybrid electric vehicle powertrain with four-wheel drive characteristics A hybrid electric vehicle powertrain is disclosed. A countershaft transmission in the powertrain delivers power from an engine through countershaft gearing. Electric power from a single motor-generator complements engine power and may drive front traction wheels. Re... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7463326 | Tape carrier package and liquid crystal display panel A tape carrier package includes: a flexible substrate having an end portion that is formed with two recesses spaced apart from each other; a plurality of conductive leads provided on the flexible substrate in a manner to form a pin-like contact array on the end port... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7461727 | Energy absorber An energy absorber comprises a helically coiled stores of at least partially yielding material that is drawn over a roller, or two rollers on perpendicular rotational axes, and securely fixed to a base that is attached to fragile structure such as a roof so that whe... | 12/09/2008 |
| D582563 | Massager | 12/09/2008 |
| 7460637 | High spatial resolution X-ray computed tomography (CT) method and system A high spatial resolution X-ray computed tomography (CT) system is provided. The system includes a support structure including a gantry mounted to rotate about a vertical axis of rotation. The system further includes a first assembly including an X-ray source mounte... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7461092 | Content organization and storage method for storing holographic search database System and method for content-addressable holographic data storage, primarily optimized with respect to search performance. A structured representation of original data, such as represented by metadata, is provided and stored in a holographic data storage medium on ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7459630 | Junction box assembly The embodiments described herein include a junction box assembly configured to enclose an electrical assembly. The junction box assembly includes a junction box cover and a base member. The junction box cover and base member are configured to enable optimal sealing,... | 12/02/2008 |
