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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7997208 | Angle line transfer for overhead conveyors A lateral transfer apparatus for an overhead conveyor comprises generally horizontally extending, side-by-side load tracks for receiving load-bearing trolleys for movement along a first track, and for movement along a second track. A transfer shuttle unit has a norm... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7828759 | Heel lock ankle support An ankle support has a tubular sock-like elastic sheath which, in use, is slipped over the foot and ankle of a wearer and extends upwardly over the lower leg, the sheath thereby having lateral and medial sides and a posterior end for receiving the heel of a wearer. ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7814839 | Inverted conveyor A conveyor is powered by a rotating, generally horizontal drive tube or shaft engaged by angularly disposed trolley wheels, in which trolleys support the conveyed products or materials above the drive tube and clear of any parts of the conveyor structure that would ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7766054 | Dimensionally stable fabric A method of producing a dimensionally stable, fire-resistant fabric including the steps of spinning yarn from wool and fire-resistant synthetic fibers, weaving the yarn to form a fabric, and dimensionally stabilizing the fabric to produce a textile that passes aircr... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7758371 | Electrical cord locking connector An electrical cord locking connector joins electrical cords in series and presents a streamlined profile that minimizes interference in restricted spaces through which the cords must be fed to service a job site. The connector joins the ends of successive cords util... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7744400 | Electrical cord locking connector An electrical cord locking connector joins electrical cords in series and presents a streamlined profile that minimizes interference in restricted spaces through which the cords must be fed to service a job site. The connector joins the ends of successive cords util... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7711511 | Method and apparatus for automatically testing a railroad interlocking A railroad signal system interlocking is automatically tested. A control point interface corresponding to a predetermined function of the interlocking has an isolated section and a control section. The isolated section is connected with the interlocking and has a no... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7705772 | Traffic radar with target duration tracking A traffic radar utilizes digital signal processing (DSP) to determine targets based on signal strength histories. From these histories, a target vehicle having the strongest Doppler return signal is identified and its speed is displayed, and a target vehicle having ... | 04/27/2010 |
| D614251 | Robotic eye | 04/20/2010 |
| 7654441 | Airplane carton A food container has an airplane configuration provided by a cardboard-like sheet having a plurality of spaced fold lines defining a number of panels that are folded along the lines and assembled to provide an airplane-like body having food compartments therein. The... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7628182 | Modular multi-port manifold and fuel delivery system A modular multi-port manifold and fuel delivery system includes a plurality of ports in fluid communication with corresponding compartments of a fuel delivery vehicle, a collector conduit common to the ports, a control valve associated with each port to control flow... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7562763 | Cable drive for overhead conveyor In a drive system for an overhead conveyor, a first drive shaft presents a path of travel for a trolley, and a second drive shaft spaced from the first drive shaft provides a continuation of the path of travel. A flexible drive cable spans the gap between the shafts... | 07/21/2009 |
| 6957899 | Light emitting diodes for high AC voltage operation and general lighting A single-chip integrated LED particularly adapted for direct use with a high voltage AC power comprises a plurality of series-connected LEDs arranged in two arrays. The opposite polarities of the arrays are connected together and then connected to the AC power sourc... | 10/25/2005 |
| 7487903 | Vehicle replica carton and method of forming the same A method of forming a container for food or other items having a model vehicle configuration is provided that accurately depicts the contours and dimensions of the vehicle to enhance its appeal. An elongated, cardboard-like sheet is presented that is die cut to fold... | 02/10/2009 |
| D581697 | Speaker stand | 12/02/2008 |
| D581698 | Speaker stand | 12/02/2008 |
| D575489 | Clog | 08/26/2008 |
| D575140 | Insert for a ready-to-assemble furniture grommet | 08/19/2008 |
| D573951 | Insert with provision for power outlets for a ready-to-assemble furniture grommet | 07/29/2008 |
| D573952 | Insert with provision for power outlet and USB ports for a ready-to-assemble furniture grommet | 07/29/2008 |
| D573950 | Insert with provision for power outlets for a ready-to-assemble furniture grommet | 07/29/2008 |
| 7399091 | Method and apparatus for creating and displaying images A method and apparatus are provided for creating and displaying images. An inner lens of transparent sheet material is formed, which may have a generally pyramidal configuration and presents a plurality of inner sides. A plurality of image sectors are created equal ... | 07/15/2008 |
| D572316 | Toy scroll | 07/01/2008 |
| D568724 | Insert for a ready-to-assemble furniture grommet | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367271 | Railway hopper car discharge gate A railroad hopper car discharge gate is assembled from unitary stacked frames that provide unimpeded flow of lading during discharge. A low-wear glide system minimizes friction between the gate panels and other components of the apparatus, and an improved sealing sy... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361270 | Apparatus for water treatment Water is treated by precipitating dissolved contaminants. A treatment vessel is provided having an inlet for receiving the water under treatment and an outlet for flowing treated water therefrom. A high volume of fine air bubbles are diffused into the water within t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357200 | Earth auger An earth auger presents a shank having a spiral earth removing structure therearound. The structure first presents a series of spirally positioned housings with cutting teeth therein followed by a spiral cutting edge about the shank. The teeth are radially, vertical... | 04/15/2008 |
| D564847 | Tungsten rod holder | 03/25/2008 |
| 7337894 | Conveyer for high temperature environment A chain drive overhead conveyer extends through an oven to move carriages between exit and entrance ends of respective rotary drive shafts that are outside the oven. Driven wheels of the carriages are canted with respect to the rotary drive shafts so that when a dri... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331133 | Method of identifying and documenting hail damage A consistent and effective method of identifying and documenting vehicle dent damage includes the steps of identifying dents on a damaged vehicle, applying an easily visible magnetic marker over each dent on the damaged vehicle, counting the markers on the damaged v... | 02/19/2008 |
| D560917 | Scent dispensing picture frame | 02/05/2008 |
| 7317573 | Carton with removable three-dimensional viewer A tray with an upstanding billboard or panel that displays a three-dimensional image is provided by a carton assembly comprising sheet material having fold lines defining parts that are movable to assembled positions presenting a tray for receiving food, beverage or... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7278627 | Riding lawn mower lift A lift and support structure is provided for a lawn tractor which includes a frame with a center lift member secured to and separating a pair of wheel support members. Ramps are secured to the wheel support members to permit the front or rear wheels of the lawn trac... | 10/09/2007 |
| D551317 | Fishing rod bite indicator | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267503 | Ice and snow removal tool An ice and snow removal tool includes a telescopically adjustable pole with cross members attached to one end. A container is suspended from one end of the cross member and a brush is attached to the opposite end of the cross member. A cable extends along the pole t... | 09/11/2007 |
| D548457 | Phone holder | 08/14/2007 |
| 7233849 | Automobile communication courtesy display An automobile communication system is provided for communicating with others by displaying operator selected or input messages on a display mounted in the rear window of a vehicle. The operator may select messages on a keypad or by voice commands received by a micro... | 06/19/2007 |
| D543488 | Belt buckle for use with athletic gear | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219830 | Container for sliceable ice cream A triangular ice cream carton having indicia for serving proportional slices of ice cream. The ice cream container includes a repositionable triangular insert to protect the sliced end of ice cream. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7204767 | Swing programmer apparatus A golf swing improvement apparatus which is worn by a golfer and helps the golfer develop a repetitive and consistent golf swing that improves golf scores. The golf swing apparatus includes a generally U-shaped body with tabs extending from the arms and a strap to s... | 04/17/2007 |
