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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061665 | Framing bracket A framing bracket is provided. The framing bracket includes a frame having a leg extending from a support arm. The framing bracket also includes a locking bracket attached to one end of the frame and an anchoring bracket attached to a second end of the frame. The lo... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8042300 | Methods of managing timberland A method of managing timberland generally includes planting a softwood tree crop in first and second rows, wherein the tree crop has a tree spacing between adjacent trees and a row spacing between the first and second rows. The method further includes planting an en... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7892095 | Displaying information to a selected player in a multi-player game on a commonly viewed display device A method and system for presenting specific information to a selected player in a multi-player game on a commonly viewed display device is presented. The method and system comprise receiving a request for information. Typically, this request comes from the selected ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7884598 | Clamp jaw assembly A method of manufacturing a clamp jaw assembly for a clamp meter is provided. The method includes providing a clamp jaw core and a shield having a channel. The method further includes positioning the clamp jaw core within the channel of the shield such that the shie... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7732205 | Development and stratification of pine somatic embryos using a liquid system The invention provides methods for producing pine somatic embryos using a liquid development medium and/or a liquid stratification medium. In a first aspect, the methods comprise the step of culturing embryogenic cells in, or on, a liquid development medium to produ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7712754 | Vehicle front end suspension A leaf spring assembly for a vehicle having a frame and an axle. The leaf spring assembly includes a first leaf spring and a trailing arm having first and second ends. The first end of the trailing arm adapted to be coupled to the frame to form a trailing arm attach... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7709922 | Thermistor device A thermistor device having a high-speed response to temperature and a large ON/OFF ratio at the operating temperature. The thermistor device comprises a first layer of a first material having a positive temperature coefficient of resistance and a second layer of a s... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7707102 | Method and apparatus for monitoring the collateral risk analysis commodity lenders The risk of loss in individual collateral loans may be evaluated by taking into consideration the market supply and demand for the collateral/asset, as well as the amount of the loan balance in proportion to the value of the collateral. A Collateral Risk Index is de... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7704087 | Check valve for charge tank A method and apparatus are described to prevent the unwanted energizing of equipment not normally intended to be energized when delivering a fluid to an energized power cable. The method and apparatus relate to the installation of a fluid back-flow prevention device... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7541396 | Method for making carboxyalkyl cellulose Methods for making the carboxyalkyl cellulose. ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7530197 | Automated system and method for harvesting and multi-stage screening of plant embryos A method and system for automatically harvesting and screening plant embryos in multiple stages to identify those embryos that are suited for incorporation into manufactured seeds are provided. The method includes generally three steps. First, plant embryos are auto... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7521237 | Methods for promoting maturation of conifer somatic embryos In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for producing mature conifer somatic embryos. The methods of the invention comprise the steps of: (a) culturing pre-cotyledonary conifer somatic embryos in, or on, a development medium comprising less than 0.5% o... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7513973 | Bleached polyacrylic acid crosslinked cellulosic fibers Bleached polyacrylic acid crosslinked cellulosic fibers, methods for making the fibers, and products including the fibers. The bleached polyacrylic acid crosslinked cellulosic fibers are polyacrylic acid crosslinked cellulosic fibers that have been treated with one ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7455902 | Mixed polymer superabsorbent fibers A mixed polymer composite fiber including a carboxyalkyl cellulose and a galactomannan polymer or glucomannan polymer. ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7452722 | Methods for developing conifer somatic embryos The present invention provides methods for producing conifer cotyledonary somatic embryos. The methods of the present invention each includes the step of culturing embryogenic conifer tissue in, or on, a development medium for a period of time sufficient to produce ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7451696 | Press unit for a manufactured wood product press A press unit (20) for a manufactured wood press (60) is provided. The press unit includes a housing (80), a platen (90), and a drive assembly (76) disposed within the housing. The drive assembly is coupled to the platen to drive th... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7451569 | Use of a low nitrogen fertilizer to propagate shoots from a log The present invention provides methods for promoting the growth of shoots from a log, the methods each including the step of applying a fertilizer solution, that includes less than about 0.01% (w/v) nitrogen, to a member of the group consisting of an Alder log, a Be... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7416156 | Dual brace-determinate landing gear Disclosed is an arrangement in which the main landing gear assemblies of a large commercial airplane are each joined to the airplane at four attachment points. Two of the attachment points connect the landing gear side brace and drag brace to the airplane. The two r... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7399377 | Process for singulating cellulose fibers from a wet pulp sheet A hammermill for singulating cellulosic fibers from a wet pulp sheet includes a cylindrical housing, a feed slot with a breaker bar positioned therein and a rotor mounted for rotation in the housing. Feed rolls are provided to feed a sheet of pulp into the feed slot... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7393905 | Crosslinked mixed carboxylated polymer network Method for crosslinking a carboxylated polymer using a triazine crosslinking activator, method for crosslinking a mixture of first and second carboxylated polymers a triazine crosslinking activator, a crosslinked carboxylated polymer having ionic crosslinks, and a c... | 07/01/2008 |
| D571680 | Meter case | 06/24/2008 |
| 7388498 | Method and system for producing and reading labels based on magnetic resonance techniques The invention provides a method and system for labeling items, wherein the labels contain digital information and can be read when desired. The coding of the labels is done by choosing specifically engineered nano-particles, micro-particles, or liquid material in th... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7381562 | Methods for producing cotyledonary pine embryos utilizing a gibberellin The present invention provides methods for producing cotyledonary pine embryos. The methods of the invention each include the step of culturing embryogenic pine tissue in, or on, a medium including at least one gibberellin to yield cotyledonary pine embryos. In some... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7378570 | Pollen polymix plant breeding method utilizing molecular pedigree analysis The present invention is directed to a plant breeding and testing method that utilizes a pollen mixture derived from many male parents in conjunction with field trials and molecular pedigree analysis to evaluate breeding values and make progeny selections for the ne... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7356965 | Multi-embryo manufactured seed A manufactured seed (20) is provided. The manufactured seed includes a first seed shell (22a) and a first restraint (32a) disposed within the first shell. The first restraint includes a cavity (38a), and at least two ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354543 | Manufactured wood product press A press assembly is shown having a plurality of aligned press modules having a lower platen and an oppositely-disposed upper platen, the press modules defining a channel through the press assembly. A resinous wood fiber mat is fed into the channel. The upper and low... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7306846 | Flowable and meterable densified fiber particle Discrete particles of cellulosic material are flowable and meterable. They are easily dispersible in an aqueous or a dry medium. The particles comprise singulated cellulose fibers that have been densified. The particles have a density of at least 0.3 g/cc. ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7300546 | Cellulose fiber having improved biostability and the resulting products A cellulose fiber having extended biostability and the method of its manufacture are described. While prior treatments of cellulose with biotoxic metal compounds have given improved resistance to decay, these treatments have not been entirely satisfactory where the ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300705 | Methods for esterifying hydroxyl groups in wood Methods for esterifying hydroxyl groups in cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin in wood are described, wherein the wood is chosen from loblolly, slash, shortleaf, longleaf or radiata pines. Methods can include solvent drying techniques and heating provided by electr... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297230 | Method for producing cellulose fiber having improved biostability and the resulting products A cellulose fiber having extended biostability and the method of its manufacture are described. While prior treatments of cellulose with biotoxic metal compounds have given improved resistance to decay, these treatments have not been entirely satisfactory where the ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7296698 | Stackable shelf A blank for a stackable shelf and the shelf formed from it. The blank comprises a substantially rectangular shelf member having attached walls. Each of the sidewalls has an integral extension which extends into and is detachable from the shelf member. The height of ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291244 | Pulp flaker Methods for conveying, mixing, leveling, and flaking dewatered pulp to produce pulp flakes suitable to be used in a dryer. Methods for producing a consistent flow rate of pulp, and, for producing uniform pulp flakes in terms of pulp flake size and pulp flake moistur... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290353 | System for making dried singulated crosslinked cellulose pulp fibers This invention provides a dried singulated crosslinked cellulose pulp fiber product as well as an apparatus and a method for forming singulated, crosslinked, and dried fibers. In accordance with the process, a feed pulp containing a crosslinker is delivered to a jet... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7289646 | Method and system for simultaneously imaging multiple views of a plant embryo The invention provides a method and system for simultaneously imaging multiple views of a plant embryo. First, the method provides a camera for receiving a first view of a plant embryo (e.g., the top view). Second, the method provides a first reflecting surface for ... | 10/30/2007 |
| D553462 | Tool dispenser having a serrated spine | 10/23/2007 |
| D552674 | Pen | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279226 | Composition and method for inhibiting stain formation in a floor covering A composition and method for inhibiting stain formation in a floor covering. The composition includes a copper glycine complex in combination with magnesium hydroxide and a carrier. The composition can be advantageously applied to a wood-based substrate upon which a... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7247216 | Process for encapsulation of cellulose based substrate using non-electromagnetic heating A method for encapsulating a cellulose based substrate with polymeric films involves heating the respective films using a non-electrogmagnetic radiation heating source and providing a pressure differential between an environment defined between the films and an envi... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244338 | Method for producing cellulose fiber having improved biostability and the resulting products A cellulose fiber having extended biostability and the method of its manufacture are described. While prior treatments of cellulose with biotoxic metal compounds have given improved resistance to decay, these treatments have not been entirely satisfactory where the ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241836 | Method of crosslinking a mixture of carboxylated polymers using a triazine crosslinking activator A method for crosslinking a mixture of first and second carboxylated polymers using a triazine crosslinking activator. ... | 07/10/2007 |
