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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7947492 | Device improving the detection of a ligand A device and method is disclosed for improving the detection of a ligand by a receptor by concentrating microbes by removing particulates from fluid-borne samples and/or causing selective aggregation of concentrated microbes. The device may be configured as a multip... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7934580 | Long fiber thermoplastic composite muffler system The present invention relates to a muffler facia assembly including a muffler with at least one thermoplastic shell formed into a facia assembly on a motor vehicle. The facia may be any suitable body part of a motor vehicle, such as a bumper, a rocker panel, an air ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7934405 | Combination padlock A combination lock includes a lock body, a shackle axially moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, a locking mechanism, and a dial secured to the front side of the lock body. The locking mechanism is movable from a locked condition to an unlo... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7934284 | Toothbrushes Toothbrush heads, e.g., for power toothbrushes, are provided. The toothbrush heads include a support member, a resilient member extending from the support member, and a plurality of tufts of bristles extending from the support member and at least partially surroundi... | 05/03/2011 |
| D637062 | Lock | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931926 | Compositions and methods for preserving cut apples This invention is a novel composition for preserving fresh cut apples comprising a mixture of ascorbic acid, and one or more of calcium chloride, calcium carbonate, magnesium chloride, calcium hydroxide, and optionally, citric acid or sodium citrate. This invention ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7931101 | Proportional joystick with integral switch An input device, such as a joystick, provides proportional input signals related to a position of an actuating member along an actuation surface and also includes a switch that provides an additional signal when the actuating member is moved in a direction perpendic... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7930907 | Crimp-free infusible reinforcement fabric and composite reinforced material therefrom The present invention relates to a composite fabric having a plurality of substantially parallel, aligned tow groups, each of the tow groups having one or more tows wherein a portion of the tow groups contain two or more tows, wherein the spacing between tows in a t... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7928145 | Zn-chelating motif-tethered short-chain fatty acids as a novel class of histone deacetylase inhibitors Zn2+-chelating motif-tethered fatty acids as histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors. Compounds performed well in in vitro and in vivo tests. ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927459 | Methods for improving the tear strength of mats Methods for improving the tear strength in non-woven chopped strand mats during the manufacturing process of the mats are provided. In particular, the tear strength of the mat can be improved as the mat is being formed in response to current manufacturing conditions... | 04/19/2011 |
| D636475 | Pluggable wall filter | 04/19/2011 |
| 7925412 | Vehicle stability system with multiple sensitivities A system and method for providing stability control for a commercial vehicle. The system may include multiple selectable control tuning modes or sensitivities for defining when the system may intervene to provide corrective action to aid vehicle stability. The contr... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7923092 | Die cut insulation blanket and method for producing same A blanket is provided including a first panel of material having a honeycombed portion that is expanded to form a second, projecting panel from the first panel material. The invention also includes a method of reducing the material needed to construct a multipanel s... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922217 | Ferrule with radial crown A ferrule for a metal tube fitting includes an annular body having a generally cylindrical radially interior wall extending through the center of the ferrule. An outer radial wall extends from the ferrule front end to a rearward flange portion of the annular body. T... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7920943 | Precision approach guidance system and associated method A precision approach guidance system that provides flying craft guidance information during a precision approach to a landing site and methods associated therewith are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes: an inertial navigation system, an onboard rangin... | 04/05/2011 |
| D635646 | Faucet body | 04/05/2011 |
| D635382 | Accessory post | 04/05/2011 |
| D635381 | Accessory post | 04/05/2011 |
| 7915043 | CD34(+) cells and their methods of use The present invention provides isolated cells that are selectively enriched for hematopoietic progenitor cells that are precursors for natural killer (NK) cells. These cells are both CD34 and CD45RA positive and express C-integrin β7, and are referred to... | 03/29/2011 |
| D635325 | Safe | 03/29/2011 |
| D635324 | Safe | 03/29/2011 |
| 7911671 | Apparatus and method for providing true time delay in optical signals using a Fourier cell An true time delay in optical signals using a Fourier cell is provided. One embodiment includes: an input array for inputting an array of light beams; at least a portion of a lens; a plurality of micromirrors located at a distance away from the lens that is approxim... | 03/22/2011 |
| D634915 | Safe | 03/22/2011 |
| D634783 | Writing instrument | 03/22/2011 |
| D634609 | Shower rod | 03/22/2011 |
| D633943 | Writing instrument | 03/08/2011 |
| D633792 | Inflatable packing material | 03/08/2011 |
| D633744 | Hanging disk holder | 03/08/2011 |
| D633738 | Accessory post | 03/08/2011 |
| D633737 | Accessory post | 03/08/2011 |
| D633736 | Accessory post | 03/08/2011 |
| 7897220 | Web and method for making fluid filled units A preformed web and a method of producing dunnage units from the preformed web. The web is an elongate flattened thermoplastic tube having an inflation edge and an opposite edge. The tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches. In one embodime... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7897219 | Web and method for making fluid filled units A preformed web and a method of producing dunnage units from the preformed web. The web is an elongate flattened thermoplastic tube having an inflation edge and an opposite edge. The tube includes spaced transverse seals that define sides of pouches. The tube includ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896376 | Wheelchair The wheelchair comprises a seat and two main wheels connected by an axle. A support device, comprising an exchangeable intermediate element consisting of an elastomer element located in the lacuna provided by the spiral turns of a spring, is detachably fixed at one ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896024 | Backpressure relief valve A sillcock for supplying varying amounts of water at various temperatures includes a backpressure relief valve for relieving backpressure in the sillcock. The sillcock includes a sillcock tube and a valve body attached to the sillcock tube. A cartridge assembly is p... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7895820 | Seal for pulse detonation engine A system of controlling airflow into a pulse detonation engine includes a rotary airflow controller valve receiving air from a high-speed inlet. An engine frame includes a plurality of detonation chambers. A sealing mechanism is between the rotary airflow controller... | 03/01/2011 |
| D633371 | Hook | 03/01/2011 |
| 7892390 | Flexible laminate having an integrated pressure release valve A multilayered flexible laminate comprising: a first lamina having a inlet channel; a second lamina having a outlet channel; the first and second laminas joined to one another about an unbonded valve region having open and closed orientations; wherein the first and ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7891033 | Adjustable seat cushion assembly According to one embodiment of the present invention, a seat cushion assembly is provided that includes a base cushion and a plurality of inserts. A recess is defined within the base cushion which is adapted to house the inserts. Each of the inserts can be selective... | 02/22/2011 |
| D633179 | Valve housing | 02/22/2011 |
