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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8112315 | System and method for an electronic gift key A system and method for a physically-based gift key enabling a purchaser to deliver a single, fully integrated gift item to a recipient and including an electronic greeting card and store credits redeemable online is presented. The method includes the steps of activ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8091898 | Hydrodynamic circumferential seal system for large translations A circumferential seal system for sealing a high pressure region from a low pressure region separated by a runner with an outer circumferential surface and a seal ring disposed about the outer circumferential surface is described. The seal system includes a pluralit... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8086494 | System and method for an electronic gift key A system and method for a physically-based gift key enabling a purchaser to deliver a single, fully-integrated gift item to a recipient and including an electronic greeting card and store credits redeemable online is presented. The method includes the steps of activ... | 12/27/2011 |
| D651259 | Game board | 12/27/2011 |
| 8052730 | Therapeutic device for thermally assisted urinary function A therapeutic device for thermally assisted urinary function is presented. The therapeutic pad (14) is composed of an upper thermal element (18) and a lower thermal element (19) having a portal (15), both elements substantially cup-shaped... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8004806 | Solid-state disconnect device A solid-state disconnect device capable of isolating and protecting circuits and equipment from overloads and undesired transients is presented. The protection device includes at least one depletion mode circuit block having three terminals (drain, gate, and source)... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7979723 | Motion sensor arrangement for point-of-purchase device A motion sensor arrangement is presented for dispenser capable point-of-purchase devices. The invention includes one or more motion sensors and a power management circuit facilitating activation of visual and motion display elements and/or a dispensing mechanism. Mo... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7963525 | Hydrodynamic circumferential seal system for large translations A circumferential seal system for sealing a high pressure region from a low pressure region separated by a runner with an outer circumferential surface and a seal ring disposed about the outer circumferential surface is described. The seal system includes a pluralit... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7940204 | Absorber assembly for an anechoic chamber An electromagnetic absorber assembly capable of minimizing reflectivity caused by reflected and diffracted waves within a test chamber is presented. The absorber assembly includes a plurality of first wedges and a plurality of second wedges disposed in a symmetrical... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7938402 | Air riding seal An improved air-riding seal system for turbine engines is presented. The seal system includes a movable primary seal assembly, a stationary secondary seal assembly, and at least one structure to increase the stiffness of a thin film between the primary seal and a ro... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7931277 | Hydrodynamic circumferential seal system for large translations A circumferential seal system for sealing a high pressure region from a low pressure region separated by a runner with an outer circumferential surface and a seal ring disposed about the outer circumferential surface is described. The seal system includes a pluralit... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7891129 | Compressible plug for a magazine well A magazine well plug used to render a weapon safe and/or to prevent sand, water, and other contaminants from entering a weapon is described. The magazine well plug includes a main body substantially shaped to conform to the interior of a magazine well, an optional f... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887112 | Food clip utensil A clip-like device applicable to foods which are generally eaten by hand while grasping an extension therefrom is presented. The food clip includes first and second arms and a hinge. The first and second arms are generally planar and elongated elements forming a han... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7886784 | Multi-axis coping apparatus A coping apparatus facilitating a coped or straight cut through molding by using a stylus to trace the molding being cut to guide the cutter with adjustability for wall-to-ceiling, wall-to-floor, wall-to-wall, and/or backcut angles is presented. The apparatus includ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7865831 | Method of updating content for an automated display device A self-powered video display device provides an automated point of purchase advertising display that includes a readily programmable and re-programmable operating system. The display device is updated through the connection of a memory card or handheld computer and ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7825381 | Micromechanical device for infrared sensing A micromechanical device including an improved sensing element and improved bending elements is described. Sensing elements include multi-layered structures which are thinner, lighter, and flatter than structures presently known within the related arts. Bending elem... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7780399 | Reverse pressure double dam face seal A double dam reverse pressure face seal assembly for use in the turbomachine having a tunnel extending through the machine for high pressure air passage therein during normal machine operating has a mating ring positioned annularly respecting the tunnel for flow of ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7670972 | Chalcogenide glass composition A chalcogenide glass composition composed of arsenic (As), selenium (Se), sulfur (S), and antimony (Sb) is presented. The composition includes arsenic in the range from 25% to 45% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, selenium in the range from ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7652250 | Noise reduction method for imaging devices A method for reducing the noise equivalent temperature difference associated with imaging devices having a detection array including micro-cantilevers and a charged-coupled device or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor imager is presented. The method includes ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7568116 | Automated display device A self-powered video display device provides an automated point of purchase advertising display that includes a motion sensing feature, a power management function to manage power usage depending on sensed motion, and a readily programmable and re-programmable opera... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7556388 | Thin nearly wireless adaptive optical device A thin nearly wireless adaptive optical device capable of dynamically modulating the shape of a mirror in real time to compensate for atmospheric distortions and/or variations along an optical material is provided. The device includes an optical layer, a substrate, ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7545639 | Fireproof container with heat activated closure panel A fireproof container with heat activated panel is presented. The invention includes a fireproof container and panel, compression pins, and heat sensitive pin. Fireproof panel is disposed adjacent to vent holes located along the fireproof container and separated the... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7459834 | Solid state gimbal system A non-mechanical gimbal system is presented. The gimbal system includes a gimbal housing, including hemispherical and annular caps, rotatable sphere, and at least two curvilinear actuators. The hemispherical cap is attached to the annular cap in a removable fashion ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7451966 | Isolator mount for shock and vibration An isolator mount with shock and vibration applications is presented. Specifically, the invention is comprised of an energy dissipating material disposed between deflectable elements. The invention is capable of damping small disturbance excitations and mitigating l... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7429113 | Thin, nearly wireless adaptive optical device A thin, nearly wireless adaptive optical device capable of dynamically modulating the shape of a mirror in real time to compensate for atmospheric distortions and/or variations along an optical material is provided. The device includes an optical layer, a substrate,... | 09/30/2008 |
| D574231 | Container with astrological ornamentation molds | 08/05/2008 |
| 7398964 | Isolator mount for shock and vibration An isolator mount capable of dissipating shocks and vibrations is presented. The present invention includes a mount which is load bearing and capable of withstanding repeated deflections and strains, at least two damping layers composed of an energy damping viscoela... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7330055 | Circuit with high power density applicability A power control circuit is presented. The circuit includes a pair of parallel optocoupler/logic stages and a pair of parallel voltage-to-current driver stages electrically coupled to a halfbridge stage in the order described. An input signal is communicated to the o... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7303184 | Isolator mount for shock and vibration mitigation A passive isolator mount capable of dissipating shocks and vibrations as either heat or magnetic energy is presented. The passive isolator includes a pair of L-shaped or C-shaped brackets capable of withstanding repeated deflections and strains, energy dissipating l... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7281808 | Thin, nearly wireless adaptive optical device A thin, nearly wireless adaptive optical device capable of dynamically modulating the shape of a mirror in real time to compensate for atmospheric distortions and/or variations along an optical material is provided. The device includes an optical layer, a substrate,... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7219373 | Reusable carrier with expandable, disposable insert A reusable carrier with expandable, disposable insert is disclosed including an apron having at least one pocket and a disposable container therein. The disposable container includes a front wall and a back wall each having an outwardly disposed clip to secure the d... | 05/22/2007 |
| D541991 | Safety helmet visor | 05/01/2007 |
| 7202649 | High frequency switch circuit A high-frequency switch circuit is presented. The invention includes a pair of switches, a pair of inductors, and a pair of diodes. Inductors are electrically connected in series between the switches which are thereafter electrically coupled to a power source. Switc... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7180066 | Infrared detector composed of group III-V nitrides A quantum-well infrared photodetector (QWIP) is presented. The photodetector includes a substrate, a buffer layer, a first conductive layer, a multiple quantum well, an optional blocking layer, and a second conductive layer. Substrate is composed of a monocrystal wh... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7170321 | Gate drive circuit with negative offset A gate drive circuit capable of providing both positive and negative drive from a DC power supply is presented. The circuit includes an isolator stage, a driver stage, an optional tuning stage, an offset stage, a shaping stage, and a switching stage, each electrical... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7154813 | Pressure sensitive sensor for real-time reconfigurable sonar applications A sensor with sound navigation and ranging applications is presented. The invention includes a pressure conduction composite sandwiched between electrically conductive elements so as to sense pressure associated with an acoustic wave via a change in conductance with... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7151506 | Electromagnetic energy coupling mechanism with matrix architecture control The present invention relates generally to reconfigurable, solid-state matrix arrays comprising multiple rows and columns of reconfigurable secondary mechanisms that are independently tuned. Specifically, the invention relates to reconfigurable devices comprising mu... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7144246 | Decorative candle and method therefore A candle with conformal polymer ornaments providing the appearance of an intricately carved candle is presented. The candle body has a plurality of cavities along its exterior surface and directly beneath each ornament. Adhesive is provided between the candle body a... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7114721 | Pattern formation board game A pattern formation board game and method of play are presented. The present invention includes a board having a play area with a plurality of overlapping substantially circular patterns thereon. Circular patterns are composed of a plurality of interlocking spaces i... | 10/03/2006 |
| D526463 | Novelty arms with vascular and muscular ornamentation | 08/15/2006 |
