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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166811 | Device and process for precision loading of particles in a vertical tube chemical reactor A device and method for precision loading and gentle loading of particles into vertical chemical reactor tubes in order to help ensure that the particles are not damaged while being loaded to the desired elevation. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8127451 | Method for supporting loads in a coal-dust-laden environment A bearing for use in a particulate-laden environment uses the particles as a lubricant between the opposed bearing surfaces, which are coated with a tungsten carbide coating that is harder than the particles. ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8110485 | Nanocrystal silicon layer structures formed using plasma deposition technique, methods of forming the same, nonvolatile memory devices having the nanocrystal silicon layer structures, and methods of fabricating the nonvolatile memory devices Provided are nanocrystal silicon layer structures formed using a plasma deposition technique, methods of forming the same, nonvolatile memory devices including the nanocrystal silicon layer structures, and methods of fabricating the nonvolatile memory devices. A met... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109761 | Dental furnace with cooling system A cooling system for a dental porcelain furnace speeds up the cycle time for the furnace. ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8104242 | Concrete-filled metal pole with shear transfer connectors A metal pole is pre-stressed and filled with concrete. The metal pole includes shear transfer connectors projecting inwardly from the inner surface of the metal pole. ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8063778 | Device and method for indicating the condition of tubes on a tubesheet A device and method for temporarily plugging and visually identifying the condition of tubes. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061524 | Device and method for transporting catalyst to a reactor vessel A device and method for transporting and handling catalyst for a chemical reactor. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8052757 | Combined total wrist and total distal radioulnar joint prosthesis A total wrist and distal radioulnar joint replacement prosthesis includes a radial brace member to be secured to the radius bone, an ulna brace member to be secured to the ulna bone, and an articular member to be secured to the carpal bones. The articular member is ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048162 | Lateral elbow prosthesis—proximal radioulnar joint A proximal radioulnar joint (lateral elbow) prosthesis includes an ulnar brace member to be secured to the outer surface of the ulna bone. The ulnar brace member defines a bearing surface for supporting the radius. The prosthesis may also include a radial brace memb... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8022398 | Thin film transistor, method of forming the same and flat panel display device having the same A thin film transistor (TFT), a method of forming the same and a flat panel display device having the same are disclosed. The TFT includes a buffer layer and a semiconductor layer which are sequentially disposed on a substrate, a gate pattern including an insulating... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8011511 | Packing material and method A packing material is made of a thin plastic bag with compressible beads inside, and with the pressure inside the bag being sufficiently less than the ambient pressure outside the bag to keep the beads in a non-free-flowing state, the packing material being generall... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7966672 | Clothing with special access A garment includes a special access mechanism to enable the inseam to be opened and the legs to be fastened to the main body portion in a raised position. ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7921579 | Apparatus and method for adding securement means to a pointe shoe An insert for a pointe shoe or other shoe provides a simple, efficient way to secure ribbons, elastic, and loops to the shoe. ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7913738 | Selective tilting for blinds—variable radius wrap double pitch A tilter system for a window blind permits the slats of the blind to be tilted open or closed in a number of different configurations, including a double pitch configuration, depending on the routing of tilt cables or actuator cords. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913543 | Method of using a device for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes A device and method for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes includes many automated features. Inflatable tube seals may be automatically inflated. The device may measure several tubes at once. It may transmit data electronically to a remote compute... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7895777 | Shopping cart device A display mounted on a shopping cart handle allows shoppers to find information, to obtain coupons, to refer to in-store audio or video programs, and the like. ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7886803 | Drive for coverings for architectural openings A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan. ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7866490 | Method for storing garden trimmers A method for storing and protecting a garden trimmer includes mounting the trimmer horizontally on a rack and enclosing the power head of the trimmer in a rigid box enclosure at the forward end of the rack with the shaft and trimmer head projecting rearwardly outsid... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7849557 | Backpack blower rack A backpack blower rack for supporting and securing a backpack blower. ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7837421 | Tie-down mechanism A tie-down arrangement uses a draw-string bag to provide securement to a wide variety of loads. ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7836937 | Single cord drive for coverings for architectural openings A shade for architectural opening incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in th... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7836919 | Device for loading chemical reactor tubes A device and method for loading pellets into chemical reactor tubes. ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7819603 | Snap-together design for component assembly A snap-together assembly mechanism includes a first body having a projection defining a reduced diameter portion and a shoulder. The assembly mechanism also includes a second body defining a trough which receives the projection, the trough including a web spanning t... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7818995 | Device for measuring back pressure in open-ended chemical reactor tubes A device and method for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes includes many automated features. Inflatable tube seals may be automatically inflated. The device may measure several tubes at once. It may transmit data electronically to a remote compute... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7810590 | Drivable trailer A trailer which can be used to tow a vehicle and which can be towed by the same vehicle while that vehicle is inside the trailer and lowered down to ground level. ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7802608 | Modular transport system for coverings for architectural openings A modular blind transport system for a window blind application. The complete system may be assembled from a relatively small number of individual modules to obtain working systems for a very wide range of applications, including especially a category of counterbala... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7765948 | Device and method for identifying the row number on a tubesheet A device and method for identifying the tubes in a tubesheet, including locating a support element along a portion of the tubesheet with at least one means for identifying the location or condition of the adjacent tubes. ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7762041 | Hybrid metal pole A hybrid metal pole includes a substantially circular cross-section thin-walled base portion, a multi-sided upper portion, and a multi-sided transition portion. ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7748255 | Method for assessing chemical reactor tubes A device and method for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes includes many automated features. Inflatable tube seals may be automatically inflated. The device may measure several tubes at once. It may transmit data electronically to a remote compute... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7740045 | Spring motor and drag brake for drive for coverings for architectural openings A spring motor and drag brake for use in coverings for architectural openings. ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7708808 | Cyclone separator with rotating collection chamber A cyclone separator including a gas inlet, a gas outlet, and a particle outlet opening, wherein a rotatable particle collection chamber is in fluid communication with the particle outlet opening. ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7681344 | Shopping cart device A display mounted on a shopping cart handle allows shoppers to find information, to obtain coupons, to refer to in-store audio or video programs, and the like. ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7673496 | Device for measuring back pressure in chemical reactor tubes A device and method for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes includes many automated features. Inflatable tube seals may be automatically inflated. The device may measure several tubes at once. It may transmit data electronically to a remote compute... | 03/09/2010 |
| D611158 | Outside of upper portion of a pivoting ankle brace | 03/02/2010 |
| D611157 | Side portion of a stirrup of a pivoting ankle brace | 03/02/2010 |
| 7649546 | Image transfer device A media transfer device includes an inlet opening, an outlet opening, a screen, and a two-way mirror, such that, when an image is projected through the inlet opening and is reflected off of the two-way mirror onto the screen, a recorder located at the outlet opening... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7615026 | Ankle brace An ankle brace provides a variety of features that contribute to comfort, stability, and support. One embodiment provides thin, elongated gripping surfaces on the bottom of the brace, to reduce the opportunity for the brace to slip relative to the wearer's shoe. One... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7524295 | Convertible ankle brace An ankle brace may be convertible so it can be used at various stages of treatment, from functioning as a splint when the ankle is first injured, to functioning as a pivoting, relatively non-restrictive protective brace after the ankle has fully healed. The brace al... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7523996 | Auger car bearing support An auger shaft bearing support includes a multi-part inner bearing, a multi-part outer bearing, and a multi-part housing. The inner bearing is secured to the auger shaft and rotates with the auger shaft. The inner bearing has an outer surface that is received in the... | 04/28/2009 |
| D589633 | Panel with repeating scalloped pattern for wall or ceiling | 03/31/2009 |
