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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7101064 | Loading dock light system The present invention is a device, which illuminates light inside of a tractor trailer truck van and other loading vehicles at a loading dock during loading and unloading procedures. As professionals working with such vehicles understand, natural lighting is simply ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7083141 | Self-propelled projectile A self-propelled projectile which will maintain a straight trajectory through air or water. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7004457 | Pneumatic vehicle jacking system An automobile pneumatic jack assembly includes at least one pneumatic cylinder assembly capable of lifting a vehicle to a suitable height to allow repairs to tires and other vehicle parts; at least one compressor, at least one distribution manifold assembly, and ele... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6871868 | Power hitch The improved power hitch of the present invention includes a first cylinder 10 has an extension 9 pivotably mounted at 54 on a transverse cylindrical pin 54 extending between vertical legs 50 and 51 to allow vertical movemen... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6851814 | Skin light exposure control methods For good health, exposure to a variety of wavelengths is needed. A balance in the exposure from day to day and throughout the year is necessary. Avoidance of overexposure by having moderation in the exposure is essential to prevent skin cancer and other disorders. T... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6812849 | Loading dock traffic automation The loading dock traffic automation and inventory control system of the present invention automates the loading dock area by controlling a truck control notification automation system, traffic signal dock lights, loading dock spot light, loading dock fan and dock le... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6803379 | PHARMACOLOGICAL AGENTS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT THAT INACTIVATE PATHOGENIC PROKARYOTIC AND EUKARYOTIC CELLS AND VIRUSES BY ATTACKING HIGHLY CONSERVED DOMAINS IN STRUCTURAL METALLOPROTEIN AND METALLOENZYME TARGETS The invention relates to the treatment of viral, bacterial, parasitic, proliferative diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, inflammatory diseases, immunological diseases, transplanted organ rejection, and diseases produced by intoxication with heavy metals. The inven... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6792998 | Automatically resettable guide system for an overhead door The present invention is a device which is designed to allow a door to give way when impacted by an outside force such as a forklift, reducing damage. The present invention requires less force to be activated, which allows its use on wider doors than were previously... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6766605 | Method and apparatus for illuminating advertising and marketing metered and unmetered parcel and package smart drop boxes and receptacles A normal four sided drop box 10 is provided with with new panels 12 which are made from translucent material replacing the standard solid metal or aluminum side, front and rear panels currently employed. The panels are placed on the sides, rear and fro... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6745803 | Portable woodworking device The present invention involves a metal structure which has provisions for mounting a common hand held electric circular saw while supporting the wood being cut. Using the same tool, a woodworker may make accurate crosscuts, miter cuts, compound cuts, and rip cuts in... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6740817 | Apparatus and method to contain a cord A cord storage/organizer includes a container having paired, opposed open ends having an opposed opening of a size sufficient for urging insertion and removal of the cord. The container includes a continuous internal wall for urging retention of the cord. The intern... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6724589 | Boat electrical test and isolator system A method and apparatus including indicators and a Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI) are provided to test the marina's power and the boats electrical system load to make sure that both are proper and safe to be inter-connected. A low voltage high impedance grou... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6719158 | Clothes support assembly In accordance with the present invention a formed channel includes a body portion having laterally spaced side walls, and a bottom portion having laterally spaced tracks for supporting truck wheels each including vertical walls for guiding the truck wheels. Means ar... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6709078 | Decorative, adjustable, protective, cover frame for electronic equipment and furniture An adjustable, retractable, and expandable plastic or cardboard cover frame, for example made of natural or synthetic wood grain or metallic finish, that wold fit around a computer, television, VCR, or other electronic component, so as to mask the view of unsightly ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6705258 | Valve system for variable displacement diesel engine A fuel valve is provided in the Diesel fuel supply line to a cylinder to be deactivated. A return fuel line is provided and when the fuel valve is open, the fuel is returned to the fuel supply tank. In closed position fuel is directed to the top portion of the cylin... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6676031 | Fountain shutter This invention discloses an ornamental fountain wherein a fountain nozzle is made to discharge a pressurized stream of liquid, and a shutter prevents or allows the stream to exit.... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6671921 | Magicarpet broom A carpet is cleaned by drawing the broom over it, capturing animal hair and other objects from the carpet. The broom has a handle, preferably round of 1/2" to 2" diameter made of relatively rigid material such as wood, plastic, metal, or composite materia... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6652114 | Bracket for loading dock traffic signal dock light The present invention is a bracket assembly for supporting a traffic signal dock light, comprising of a three-dimensional offset face mounting bracket to be mounted to the building exterior loading dock door jamb. The load of the traffic signal light is t... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6641056 | Miniature fountain The self-contained miniature laminar ornamental fountain shown in FIG. 1 comprises an enclosure and water reservoir, 5, a pump, 1, flow control means, 3, pipe or tubing means 5 to conduct water from the pump, 2, to a laminar nozzle, 6. Water in the reserv... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6632002 | Skin light exposure control methods A method to improve the probability for good health and decrese the risk of cancer and disease comprising: controlling the indoor spectral radiation environment partial body exposure in an amount above 0.06 MED, but not exceeding 0.2 MED per day by irradi... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6593509 | Absorbent article In FIG. 1 a somewhat obese torso of a male is shown with the absorbent article 10 of the present invention applied to the groin area of the body. The Article includes a pad 12 and an elasticized adjustable belt 14 releasably attached to the ends 16 and 18... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6565011 | Fountain shutter This invention discloses an ornamental fountain wherein a fountain nozzle is made to discharge a pressurized stream of liquid, and a shutter prevents or allows the stream to exit.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6543925 | Multi-colored fountain light This invention discloses a method and apparatus for creating a variable colored lighting effect at some desired remote location by means of multiple source lighting means, usually red, blue and green, illuminating the end of individual bundles of fiber op... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6511314 | Decorative candle and oil lamp assembly A decorative candle and oil lamp assembly includes a decorative candle including a reduced cross portion, a variety of decorative features, and a circular recess in its top. The oil lamp assembly includes a top, bottom, and body portion. The top portion i... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6483201 | Motorcycle safety switch In accordance with the present invention, the ignition cutoff assembly includes fork switch 48, ignition coil kill circuit 50, upper bracket support clamps 55, switch activation collar 58, rod 67, upper bracket 73, and lower bracket 76. Fork switch 48 is ... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6471146 | Laminar nozzle In FIG. 1, turbulent water or other fluid enters the nozzle body, 2, at inlet port, 1, and encounters the convex surface of a porous filter which has been formed into the shape of a hollow hemisphere, 3, at the center of which is the exit orifice. As the ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6450224 | Vehicle traction device In accordance with the present invention, the traction device 10 includes mounting plate assembly 30, and cleats 40. Mounting assembly 30 comprises plate 31 and center ring 35. Plate 31 and center ring 35 are made of steel aluminum alloy or other heavy-du... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6436125 | Double-sided baby pacifier A pacifier is provided having two teat sucking portions integrally connected to a middle support member. Each of the teat sucking portion includes a shank portion and a nipple portion adapted to be sucked by the child. The support member may become either... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6425629 | Vehicle roof for controlling light exposure of the skin In accordance with the present invention, a vehicle roof with adjustable light transmitting sections to control the interior spectral radiation environment, including at least one first section for high ultraviolet transmission; and, at least one second s... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6343521 | Infinitely variable gear transmission An infinitely variable gear transmission system includes a pair of cones, one the driving cone and the other the driven cone, in which each have at their external surfaces a pair of gears which interact to transmit power from the driving gear to the drive... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6336000 | Retail video recording booth A retail audio-video recording booth includes walls which define an enclosed area for a customer to make an audio video recording. A door assures privacy. A seat or bench allows the customer to sit or stand while he makes the recording. When the customer ... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6330950 | Hockey stick mounting assembly In accordance with the present invention, a hockey stick is displayed by fitting it into cutouts in each of two standard or simulated hockey pucks. In the first embodiment, a standard hockey stick is displayed resting in two hockey pucks centered vertical... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6328564 | Deep ear canal locating and head orienting device A device fitted to the external auditory canal for the purpose of reproducibly engaging the head for orientation and stabilization for dental or radiographic (commonly known as `cephalometric`) recording and for placing a radiographic marker in the canal.... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6320705 | Adjustable optical wedge The present invention relates to a method, apparatus and lubricant composition for an adjustable wedge that utilizes the relative positioning of adjacently disposed convex and concave surfaces with equal spherical or cylindrical curvatures contacted toget... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6311862 | Paint can that does not drip paint In accordance with the present invention a paint can having a bottom and an integrally formed side wall portion, having a top portion having an inwardly extending rim portion containing a plurality of spaced openings therein of sufficient size to return a... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6308610 | Liquid cannon having trunnion assembly A trunnion assembly for mounting a launching device including a barrel for launching a liquid or a solid including at least one horizontal locating assembly to allow limited horizontal movement of the launching device; and at least one vertical locating a... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6266829 | Combination beverage container and spittoon A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space. A beverage container portion is located radially inwardly from the spittoon space having a top portion having ta... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6257083 | Infinitely variable gear transmission system An infinitely variable gear transmission system includes a pair of cones, one the driving cone and the other the driven cone, in which each have at their external surfaces a pair of gears which interact to transmit power from the driving gear to the drive... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6254254 | Skin light exposure control methods This invention relates to methods and apparatus to control the light exposure of the skin. One objective is to increase the exposure during periods of common deficient exposure such as for dark skin persons on winter days in areas far from the equator. An... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6129438 | Skin light exposure control methods A method to improve the probability for good health and decrease the risk of cancer and disease comprising: controlling the indoor spectral radiation environment partial body exposure in an amount above 0.06 MED, but not exceeding 0.2 MED per day by irrad... | 10/10/2000 |
