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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8070756 | Polypectomy device and method of use A polyp removal tool and method of use is disclosed. The tool includes a main body, an elongated hollow conduit fixed to the body, a handle, a cable assembly, a suction assembly and an irrigation system. The handle is used to actuate a snare at the end of a cable fo... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8069635 | Packaging machine Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8016838 | Retrieval device An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7975457 | Apparatus for making fluid filled units The present invention concerns a machine and a method for converting a web of preformed pouches to dunnage units. In one exemplary embodiment the machine includes a drive, a blower, and a sealing mechanism. The drive is arranged to move the web of preformed pouches ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7967744 | Biopsy inlet valve A valve for use in irrigating, accessing and sealing the instrument channel of an endoscope is disclosed. The valve is adapted for installation onto an endoscope instrument inlet port. The valve includes a body, a flip cap, and a seal curtain. The body has an open e... | 06/28/2011 |
| D640557 | Inflatable packing material | 06/28/2011 |
| D639204 | Ornament | 06/07/2011 |
| 7946197 | Breaker racking tool Disclosed is a racking tool for use with a breaker having a frontwardly-projecting racking screw, the screw being rotatable, about a frontwardly-orientated screw axis, between connected and disconnected positions. The racking tool comprises: a gripping tool that, in... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7934285 | Multifunctional shoe care apparatus The present invention relates to an electric-powered, shoe care apparatus adapted for one-handed operation by a user. The shoe care apparatus is adapted to receive two removable and replaceable heads; a first head is for low-speed application of polish or cleaning m... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7913985 | Cap A container cap for providing a seal with an annular wall of a receptacle is disclosed. The cap includes a top wall, an annular seal wall, and cam structure. The annular seal wall extends axially from the cover portion. The annular seal wall is spaced radially inwar... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7905351 | Padlock display package An exemplary display package for an item having a loop portion includes a card having a front side and a back side, a post extending from the front side of the card, and a hasp extending from the front side of the card to define a slot. The item may be attached to t... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7875105 | Oxygen concentrator having structural sieve beds Embodiments of oxygen concentrators having a sieve bed that includes a vessel filled with a separation medium are disclosed. The sieve bed vessel at least partially supports one chassis component of the oxygen concentrator with respect to another chassis component. ... | 01/25/2011 |
| D631172 | Window frame for a door | 01/18/2011 |
| D630945 | Inflatable packing material | 01/18/2011 |
| 7694990 | Anti-tip wheelchair A manually-powered wheelchair that includes one or more features that enhance the overall maneuverability and stability of the wheelchair, such as centrally mounted drive-wheels and an anti-tip system. Other embodiments may include at least one of an adjustable anti... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7666041 | Amphibious vehicle cooling systems Planing amphibious vehicle (101) comprises engine (105) with internal cooling ducts (106). The engine is cooled first by air-water exchanger (102), and secondly by water-water exchanger (108). One or both exchangers may be located ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7625863 | Treatment of patients with dysfunctional cardiac sodium channels Isolated peptides and polynucleotides are provided that can be used to treat a subject that has a genetic predisposition to, or has been diagnosed as having, a cardiac disorder related to dysfunctional sodium channels. Also provided are methods of treatment, as well... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7472767 | Wheelchair suspension The present invention relates to a wheelchair suspension that includes a pivoting assembly. The pivoting assembly includes at least two linkages. The pivoting assembly is structured so that the drive assists the wheelchair in traversing obstacles. ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7464726 | Modular system with captivated fastener assemblies A modular flow system having individual modules that connect in a manner which allows for easy addition or removal of a module without the need for or risk of disturbing the connection between all modules. The system may include a first base having a through bore in... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7441289 | Slip nut assembly for adjustable height bed An adjustable bed includes a universal, or interchangeable, bed end that can be used at either end of the bed and that can be connected with a motor drive assembly. The bed end may include a manual crank that is removably attached to the bed end. The bed end may inc... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7435873 | Identification of soybeans having resistance to The invention provides soybean plants having a novel determinant, Rps8, for resistance to Phytophthora sojae. The invention also provides methods for identifying germplasms that are either heterozygous or homozygous for Rps8 using marker assisted selection. G... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7430811 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling nut that is visually perceptible that indicates the pull-up position of the t... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7419182 | Mobility aid A wheelchair includes at least one side frame connected to a front caster assembly, and a cross-brace assembly. The cross-brace assembly includes a cross-brace member; at least one rear caster assembly connected to the cross-brace member; at least one main drive whe... | 09/02/2008 |
| D575565 | Accessory post | 08/26/2008 |
| 7415797 | Impact resistant tilt window assembly An impact resistant tilt window assembly includes a window frame with side jambs that have legs that extend in the direction of the exterior of the frame, an upper sash, a lower sash that moves vertically and tilts inwardly and tilt latch assemblies that are positio... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7413856 | In vitro transcription assay for T box antitermination system A method and assay system is provided for screening for antimicrobial agents that inhibit or otherwise disrupt the transcription of bacterial aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, particularly those in Gram-positive bacteria. The method and assay utilizes purified RNA polymer... | 08/19/2008 |
| D571658 | Display package | 06/24/2008 |
| D569477 | Nozzle | 05/20/2008 |
| 7372978 | System and method for determining a seed vigor index from germinated seedlings by automatic separation of overlapped seedlings A system and method for automatically determining a seed vigor index for a lot of seeds by analysis of a scanned image of a plurality of seedlings grown from lot of seeds, including automatically separating and analyzing overlapped seedlings. According to one aspect... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371137 | Amphibious vehicle suspension An amphibious vehicle, which may plane on water, has at least one pair of front or rear wheels having wheel suspensions fitted with an anti-roll bar (46). Said bar rotates upwards as the wheels are stowed above the waterline for use of the vehicle on water. T... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367636 | Solenoid armature with integrated spherical soft seal An improved valve for use in a heavy vehicle pneumatic braking and parking system is disclosed. The valve includes a solenoid coil assembly, a valve seat, an armature, and a spring. The solenoid coil includes a pole piece and produces a magnetic field when energized... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364675 | Self-folding polymer microparticles A method for forming three-dimensional polymeric particulate microstructures through self-folding of thin-film microparticles. Self-folding of two-dimensional polymeric precursors produces various three-dimensional particulate microstructures. Dumpling-like microstr... | 04/29/2008 |
| D566236 | Spout and escutcheon | 04/08/2008 |
| 7342647 | Compact laser altimeter system A laser-based altimeter for use on-board an aircraft comprises: a first housing including a hollow cavity and an exit aperture, and a second housing including a hollow cavity and an entrance aperture. A laser source and a plurality of first optical elements are fixe... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7333129 | Fire detection system A fire detection system for an enclosed area comprises: at least one infrared (IR) imager for generating infrared images of at least a portion of the enclosed area, for determining from the images that a fire is perceived present in the enclosed area, and for genera... | 02/19/2008 |
| D561879 | Sink | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325463 | Fluid sensor assembly A fluid sensor assembly is provided for sensing a fluid property in-line. The assembly includes a body with a port for connecting the body to a fluid line and internal passage connecting the first port to a second port. The assembly also includes a sensor interface ... | 02/05/2008 |
| D555762 | Showerhead | 11/20/2007 |
| 7257935 | System for dispensing inflated plastic dunnage A system for providing dunnage to packages as the packages are formed is disclosed. The system includes a dunnage forming machine having a work station for inflating and sealing plastic pouches to form dunnage units. An accumulator is positioned below the station fo... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7247805 | Switch actuation method and mechanism A mechanism is provided for actuating a switch that transmits motion from a first component, which moves along a first path, to a system that is attached to the mechanism. The mechanism includes a second component that moves transverse to the first path and a third ... | 07/24/2007 |
