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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087933 | Dental model tray and associated articulator A dental model tray (12) for use in forming a dental model has a rigid bottom wall (16) and a relatively thin side wall (17) extending upwardly from the perimeter of the bottom wall (16) to form an open-topped cavity which is adapted to r... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7882803 | Teat cup inflation An inflation for a milking machine is formed to have an elongate, hollow barrel. The barrel terminates in open upper and lower ends. An elongate reinforcement element comprising a relatively narrow raised rib is molded integrally along an outer surface of the barrel... | 02/08/2011 |
| D595429 | Paver restraint | 06/30/2009 |
| D586926 | Paver restraint | 02/17/2009 |
| 7464971 | Pipe fittings Pipe fittings, used in joining abutting ends of two pipe sections, comprise a pair of semi-cylindrical members that are adapted to fit around and engage the periphery of opposed ends of the two abutting ends of the pipe sections. Longitudinal edges of the two semi-c... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7425129 | Centric stop mechanism for dental model A removable centric stop mechanism 10 for use in a system for making dental restorations. The stop mechanism 10 includes an elongate stop member 11 that can be firmly attached or connected to the dental model and can further be removed from the ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7208170 | Powder teat dip germicide, fungicide and skin conditioner A non-toxic, germicide, fungicide and healing composition and a method of topically applying the composition in powdered form to the skin of domesticated farm animals including dairy cattle are disclosed. The composition comprises (a) finely divided, particulate chl... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7192277 | Dental model tray used in forming dental model Tray (10) for forming dental model comprises base wall (12) forming floor upon which dental casting material is poured. Spaced apart projections (14) extending upwardly from base wall (12). An upstanding axis of each projection (14... | 03/20/2007 |
| 6910888 | Dental model tray used in forming dental model Tray (10) for forming dental model comprises base wall (12) forming floor upon which dental casting material is poured. Spaced apart projections (14) extend upwardly from base wall (12). An upstanding axis of each projection (14) i... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6701865 | Milking inflation for automatic milking machines A milking inflation fits over the upper end of a teat cup shell, with a peripheral shoulder and cuff adapted to surround and sealingly engage the upper rim of the shell. A substantially flat, relatively thin section (mouthpiece) extends radially inwardly ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6139566 | Pacifier for introducing liquids orally to an infant A pacifier which can be used to introduce liquids orally to an infant has a resilient, hollow nipple that extends from a broad, inner face of a shield plate which in turn abuts the external surfaces of the lips of an infant when the nipple is positioned i... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6123778 | Method of mechanically cleaning pipe A method of cleaning a linear discharge pipe that extends from a tank to a valve comprises attaching a cleaning apparatus to the discharge side of the valve on the discharge pipe. The valve is then opened and a rotating cutter head on the cleaning apparat... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6107344 | Aqueous germicidal film forming composition for applying to teats of dairy cows Aqueous film forming compositions are disclosed that are to be applied to the teats of dairy animals to form a protective film on the teats. The protective film may be applied as a dip or spray. The compositions comprise a polyethylene glycol-lanolin comp... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6053576 | Bank of seats for amusement ride A bank of seats for use in an amusement type environment has at least two seats arranged in side-by-side orientation with all seats facing in the same direction. The bank of seats has a substantially planar platform and upstanding, forward support arms at... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6036148 | Folding outdoor chair having adjustable legs An improvement in a folding chair commonly called an aluminum lawn chair comprises independently operated mechanisms on each leg of the chair that allows the length of each leg to be adjusted independently of the other legs. This allows the lawn chair to ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5969345 | Micromachined probes for nanometer scale measurements and methods of making such probes A submicrometer photodiode probe with a sub-50 nanometer tip radius is used for optical surface characterization on a nanometer scale. The nanoprobe detects subwavelength optical intensity variations in the near field of an illuminated surface. The probe ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5956881 | Dispenser for use in treating artificial flies A device used in fishing has first and second, water absorbing, substantially planar, drying pads. A first polymeric bag lies along one of the drying pads. A hydrophilic, thixotropic material is contained inside the first polymeric bag. A small hole is lo... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5957365 | Brazing rod for depositing diamond coating to metal substrate using gas or electric brazing techniques A brazing rod for use in depositing an abrasive metal coating on a metal substrate. The brazing rod comprises particulate abrasive material selected from the group consisting of diamond particles and mixtures of diamond particles and carbide particles and... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5893972 | Sectors for rotary disc filters having convex,curved, radial side edges A sector for a rotary disc filter has two elongate side channesl that have a generally U-shaped cross section. Each side channel defines an open trough that faces the interior of the sector. The side channels have smooth, convex shapes forming smooth, rou... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5890224 | Protective guard for extremity of a human body A protective guard to protect an extremity of a person from blows received during sports related activities comprises an elongate tubular member made of a stretchable fabric material that is received in tubular fashion concentrically over the extremity of... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5848584 | Device for holding an outdoor cooking vessel over a campfire A device for holding an outdoor cooking vessel over a campfire has an elongate post that is pushed into ground adjacent to the campfire. An elongate tubular member has an opening extending through top and bottom surfaces of the tubular member. The elongat... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5846076 | System for casting a dental model A system for casting a dental model has first and second, hollow molds that are mounted on first and second mounting members. The mounting members have distal ends that extend into respective molds and proximal ends extending away from the molds. The mold... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5846016 | Device and method for supporting doors which are to be painted A device for interconnecting two doors to hold the doors spaced apart in a standing, upright position so that the doors will stand in a stable condition with all sides of the doors being accessible for painting comprises an elongate connecting member havi... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5822872 | Open blade rear sight for pistol, rifle or shotgun A rear gunsight has a rectangular-shaped base member, with a left sidewall extending upwardly from a left hand side of the base member and a right sidewall extending upwardly from a right hand side of the base member. A left hand top element extends from ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5766466 | Sectors for rotary disc filters having flow channels that are parallel and aligned toward elongate side channels at radial sides of the sector The present invention pertains to rotary disc filters and in particular to sectors for such filters. Drainage channels are formed in broad, planar surfaces of the filter media support member of the sector, with the drainage channels being parallel and ali... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5765917 | Backrest for an ATV A backrest for an ATV which is quickly and easily installed on and removed from a carrier rack of the ATV without requiring any modification to the carrier rack or any other portion of the ATV. Three elongate, substantially flat bars are welded together i... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5752462 | Teat cup inflation An inflation for an automatic milking machine is molded as an integral unit from an elastomeric material. The inflation is formed to have an elongate, hollow barrel. The barrel has a substantially square cross-sectional shape and terminates in open upper ... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5749810 | Upper body exerciser A portable exercise device is hand held on the legs just above the knees while pedaling a stationary bicycle or similar pedal type exerciser. The device includes an elongate, straight member having a handle at one end and a leg engaging member at the othe... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5700953 | Method for mapping mechanical property of a material using a scanning force microscope The method for mapping a mechanical property of a surface of a sample with a scanning force microscope comprises the steps of (a) scanning a fine tip in contact with the surface of the sample within a predetermined scan area, the fine tip being supported ... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5690555 | Automatic teeing device and cage for catching golf balls hit toward the cage A golf ball teeing device and associated cage for catching a golf ball it from the teeing device includes a manually actuated trough for teeing one ball after another in succession on a tee to be hit. A cage catches the balls that are hit, and a ball retu... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5689909 | Projecting fishing pole A fishing bobber comprises a water tight air chamber having an guide tube passing therethrough. A slide tube slides back and forth within the guide tube. A housing extends downwardly from the air chamber, and the housing has an open bottom end. The lower ... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5685876 | Device for radiation therapy of rectal cancer A device for pushing a scar in the perineal region of a patient so that the scar can be optimally positioned during radiation treatment of the rectal area of the patient. A base is positioned beneath a patient's legs as the patient lies on a radiation the... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5667000 | Log coping jig A machine for cutting a cope or kuda in the end of a log has a base member that is secured to a longitudinal side of the log. A support member is attached to the base member. A sleeve is associated with the support member, and an elongate shaft extends lo... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5644340 | Frequency mixing for controlling individual pixels in a display Individual pixels in a display formed of a plurality of pixels are controlled using a plurality of mixers, with each mixer having first and second inputs and an output. The mixers are connected to correspond to a matrix of rows and columns. The first inpu... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5641498 | Germicidal teat dip composition Skin sanitizing compositions useful for disinfecting of teat skin surfaces of dairy cows form and provide a provide a protective germicidal barrier film on the skin surface and plug the mammary canal. These compositions comprise aqueous solutions containi... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5609332 | Device for lifting and holding cabinets A device for lifting and holding a cabinet to be mounted to a wall or ceiling. A base member is mounted on a suitable support, and a hollow, linear, elongate drive shaft extends upwardly from the base member. An elongate lift shaft is received coaxially w... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5609286 | Brazing rod for depositing diamond coating metal substrate using gas or electric brazing techniques A brazing rod is disclosed for use in depositing an abrasive metal coating on a metal substrate. The brazing rod comprises an elongate metal tube made of a metal selected from the group consisting of copper, bronze, brass, nickel, nickel alloys, iron, cob... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5607588 | Scraper for scraping filter cake from moving filter medium An elongate scraper apparatus for scraping filter cake from a moving filter medium of a filter apparatus comprises an elongate bar or scraper having a length sufficient to substantially span the face of the filter medium upon which filter cake is deposite... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5598679 | Cast concrete block and method of making same A cast concrete block that is cast on its side and can be separated into at least three construction blocks to be used in constructing a retaining wall system. The cast concrete block has a top face and a bottom face. The block is bounded by an elongate b... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5549308 | Collet chuck A collet closer assembly for a machine tool has a body adapted to be attached to a spindle of a machine tool. A pair of bores extend into the body from opposite ends thereof. A collet is received into the bore at the distal end of the body and is immovabl... | 08/27/1996 |
