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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182396 | Method and system for delaying shift and throttle commands based on engine speed in a marine vessel A method for delaying shift and throttle commands based on engine speed comprises establishing a predetermined threshold engine speed. Shift and throttle commands are calculated based on the position of a control lever which allows an operator to manually control sh... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8151723 | Cable steering system for a marine vessel which has a primary propulsion unit and an auxiliary propulsion unit A steering system for a marine vessel which has a primary propulsion unit and an auxiliary propulsion unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, a cable extending through a support rod of a tilt tube of the primary propulsion unit couples the primary propulsion unit to t... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8141789 | Method for controlling the temperature of an appliance A method of controlling the temperature of a food preparation or sanitation appliance includes sensing the actual temperature of the appliance. When the temperature of the appliance is greater than a maximum threshold temperature, a compressor which supplies pressur... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141788 | Thermostatic control device A thermostatic control device for controlling the temperature of a food preparation or sanitation appliance comprises a temperature sensor, a controller in communication with the temperature sensor, and means for operatively connecting the controller to the applianc... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8083239 | Foldable walker apparatus A foldable walker apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart inner frame members of two parts each hinged together, with a pair of link members diagonally extending therebetween. Each link has a bend extending upwardly and outwardly. The walker has support members th... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8075202 | Male connector for a camera carrying device A device for rotatably mounting a camera on a person comprises a female connector and a male connector. The female connector has a U-shaped slot defined by a pocket and a pair of opposed channels which extend from the pocket. The male connector has a wedge shaped ba... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8074900 | Fuel oil atomizer There is provided a fuel oil atomizer comprised of an elongated outer member, an elongated inner member and an atomizing head. The inner member is a fuel supply conduit which is coaxially received within the central opening of the outer member defining therebetween ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070324 | Thermal control system for a light-emitting diode fixture A thermal control system for a light-emitting diode comprises a thermistor array thermally coupled to a heat sink. The thermistor array may be disposed within a thermal conductive member. A power supply is electrically connected to the thermistor array. A cooling de... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062010 | Thermal expansion chambers for airtight containers A hydraulic pump has a rotor and a hollow housing with a main interior chamber. The rotor is rotatably mounted in the main interior chamber. A smaller interior chamber is separated from the main interior chamber such that the smaller interior chamber retains gas the... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8028510 | Link for a linear actuator A link for a chain, which is used in a linear actuator, comprises a base member and a plate pivotably mounted on the base member. An arm extends from the plate. A first connecting means is disposed on a distal end of the arm to connect the link with a first adjacent... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8025006 | Means for providing up-relief to a hydraulic cylinder unit A hydraulic cylinder unit comprises a cylinder, a piston disposed within the cylinder, and piston rod connected to the piston. The piston rod is reciprocatingly received within the cylinder, and the piston rod being movable between a first position in which the pist... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8015746 | Device for connecting two fishing lines The invention involves a fishing device used for operatively connecting a first fishing line and a second fishing line from a first fishing rod and a second fishing rod, respectively, to a hook. The fishing device includes a spreader bar having a first connector at ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8011260 | Double chain linear actuator A linear actuator comprises a pair of chains. Each chain has a first link and a second link. The second link of each chain is adjacent to the first link of the chain. A pivotal connection pivotally connects the first and second links. The first link is pivotable abo... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8007330 | Steering apparatus with integrated steering actuator The present invention relates to a steering apparatus for a marine craft. The marine craft has a stern and a propulsion unit. The steering apparatus includes a stern bracket connectable to the stern of the marine craft. A swivel case is connected to the stern bracke... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8006850 | Articulated jib An articulated jib for moving a load is supported on a base and comprises a first jib arm pivotably connected to a base. The first jib arm functions as a bascule and is pivotable about a first axis. There is a first counterweight disposed on the first jib arm. A sec... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7980771 | Camera carrying device with locking mechanism A device for rotatably mounting a camera on a person comprises first and second connecting means. The first connecting means has a U-shaped slot which is defined by a pocket and a pair of opposed channels which extend from the pocket. The second connecting means has... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7976792 | Biological specimen collection card A biological specimen collection card comprises a specimen retaining panel, a rear panel, and a cover panel. There is an opening in the specimen retaining panel for retaining an absorbent insert which is to be impregnated with a biological specimen. The absorbent in... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7975811 | Constant force rail clamp A rail clamp comprises a frame and a pair of levers. Each of the levers has a brake pad at a first end thereof, a cam follower at second end thereof, and is mounted to the frame by a pivot disposed between said first and second ends. A cam is disposed between the le... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7959047 | Fork crown supported bicycle carrier A vehicle mounted bicycle carrier for transporting non-standard bicycle frame types, such as full suspension mountain bikes. The carrier typically is mounted to the hitch structure of a vehicle and is comprised of a vertical support mast, with a top mounted horizont... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7930806 | Tie knot member There is provided a tie knot member for an elongated strip of fabric. The tie knot member includes a shell having a truncated, conical shape with a cardioid-like cross-section. The shell has a base end with a lower aperture. The shell has a top end with an upper ape... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7900802 | Fork crown supported bicycle carrier A vehicle mounted bicycle carrier for transporting non-standard bicycle frame types, such as full suspension mountain bikes. The carrier typically is mounted to the hitch structure of a vehicle and is comprised of a vertical support mast, with a top mounted horizont... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7882666 | Building components and method of making same A prefabricated building component, e.g. for incorporation in a wall, a floor, a roof or another building component, comprises a frame formed by lengths of lumber with heat insulating foam material provided in spaces between the lumber so as to form a heating insula... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7828227 | Fuel oil atomizer There is provided a fuel oil atomizer comprised of an elongated outer member, an elongated inner member and an atomizing head. The inner member is a fuel supply conduit which coaxially received within the central opening of the outer member defining therebetween a g... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7823899 | Bicycle propulsion assembly having elongate members The present invention provides a propulsion assembly for a bicycle. The propulsion assembly includes a support member that at least extends from the bicycle frame to a distal end spaced-apart from the rear wheel. The assembly includes a first drive mechanism rotatab... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7815020 | Wheel brake caliper A crane wheel brake having a pair of brake shoes at opposite sides of a crane wheel. Each of the brake shoes has a brake pad, a brake pad guide roller, and a spring for biasing the brake pad guide roller to project beyond the brake pad towards the wheel. The brake p... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7806142 | Combined relief valve and check valve A combination check valve and relief valve has a valve body with an inlet, an outlet, and a valve chamber operatively interposed between the inlet and outlet. A check valve may be integrated with the relief valve and therefore simplify a hydraulic system. The valve ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7793465 | Gutter guard A gutter guard comprises an elongate, perforated planar portion having a first longitudinal edge, a second longitudinal edge, and a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. A flange extends along the first longitudinal edge of the perforated planar portion. A ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7749359 | Closed retort charcoal reactor system A reactor is provided for converting organic material to charcoal, with the reactor having a furnace and a retort extending through the furnace. The retort has an auger extending therethrough, with the auger having a flight with gaps therein. Members project inwardl... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7740085 | Vibratory apparatus for a rotary-vibratory drill A vibratory apparatus comprises an eccentric mass disposed within a housing. A shaft and bushing are received by the eccentric mass and couple the eccentric mass to a crankshaft. An internal conduit extends longitudinally within the shaft. Input and output conduits ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7722418 | Energy dissipation valves for hydraulic cylinders A method for configuring a hydraulic actuator to provide energy dissipation capabilities during low energy collisions while controlling energy dissipation during high energy collisions comprises biasing a valve member towards a closed position with a resilient membe... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7707916 | Adjustable socket An adjustable socket having a housing with a longitudinal axis. A collar is couplable to and movable along the housing. The collar's lower end is bevelled. A plurality of circumferentially spaced apertures extend through the housing. A jaw is mounted in each apertur... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7698831 | Tile spacer and holder therefor A tile spacer for a plurality of tiles arranged on the surface with spaces in between. The tile spacer has a first set of elongate members, each having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal ends are connected together and the distal ends are spaced-apart for... | 04/20/2010 |
| D613353 | Exercise machine | 04/06/2010 |
| 7644727 | Hydraulic fluid reservoir and hydraulic system A hydraulic fluid reservoir and hydraulic pump combination has at least one hydraulic fluid port and includes a container with a hollow body having a top and a conduit having a bottom within the container and a top above the bottom. The conduit has an opening adjace... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7597552 | Vehicle heater and controls therefor A heater for a liquid has a combustion chamber, a jacket for the liquid extending about the combustion chamber and a burner head assembly connected to the combustion chamber. The burner head assembly includes a housing having a burner mounted thereon and a hollow in... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7584548 | Tape measure A tape measure comprises a housing having a tape outlet opening. A flexible measuring tape is movable between a retracted position in which the measuring tape is substantially disposed within the housing, and an extended position in which at least a portion of the m... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7559286 | Solid fuel combustion apparatus There is a solid fuel combustion apparatus comprising a heated enclosure, a burner connected to the heated enclosure, and a means for providing a solid fuel from a solid fuel reservoir to the heated enclosure. The means for providing a solid fuel aspirates the solid... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7524137 | Protective apparatus for a roadway marker A side guard for a roadway marker comprising an elongate rail member having a top and a bottom. A rooting pin extending from the bottom of the rail member. The rooting pin having a laterally open recess. ... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7497183 | Power assist steering apparatus and method responsive to volume flow of fluid An apparatus and method for providing power assisted steering for a marine craft having a manually operable steering pump and a hydraulic steering actuator. A powered hydraulic pump is hydraulically connected between the manually operable pump and the actuator. Hydr... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7364482 | Power steering systems for multiple steering actuators A hydraulic steering system comprises two hydraulic actuators, each having two actuator ports. There is a helm for steering the system in a first direction and a second direction. The helm is operatively connected to a helm pump. The helm is operatively connected to... | 04/29/2008 |
