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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7830271 | Audio coordinated visual indicator An audio-coordinated visual indicator device reducing vehicle operator distraction associated with using a communications device during vehicle operation. The visual indicator being placed within the operator's field of view and provides a synchronized visual displa... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7764189 | Audio coordinated visual indicator An audio-coordinated visual indicator reducing vehicle operator distraction associated with using a communications device during vehicle operation. The visual indicator being placed within the operator's field of view and providing a synchronized visual display asso... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7725175 | System and method for neuromuscular reeducation A system and a method that promotes the restoration of physical functions of the neuromuscular system by incorporating into one device the treatment modalities of biofeedback based repetitive practice, includes an actuator, a joint position measurement system, a for... | 05/25/2010 |
| 6889894 | Multi-compartment mailboxes A multi-compartment facility having a master door which can be opened by use of a master key and, when opened, admits substantially unrestricted access to all of the mailbox compartments, the master door incorporating a plurality of pivotally-mounted, sub-doors arra... | 05/10/2005 |
| 7308746 | Fastener removal apparatus and associated method An improved fastener removal apparatus is configured to remove a swaged fastener of the type having an elongated threaded pin and a collar, with the collar being swaged to the pin. The fastener removal apparatus includes a nose assembly that can be mounted to an act... | 12/18/2007 |
| D549437 | Side element of a shoe upper | 08/28/2007 |
| D549436 | Side element of a shoe upper | 08/28/2007 |
| D549438 | Side element of a shoe upper | 08/28/2007 |
| D523219 | Side element of a shoe upper | 06/20/2006 |
| D522224 | Side element of a shoe upper | 06/06/2006 |
| D521225 | Side element of a shoe upper | 05/23/2006 |
| D521223 | Side element of a shoe upper | 05/23/2006 |
| D520728 | Side element of a shoe upper | 05/16/2006 |
| D520727 | Side element of a shoe upper | 05/16/2006 |
| D520729 | Side element of a shoe upper | 05/16/2006 |
| 7042468 | Text overlay for multi-dimensional construction project models The system disclosed is used to display multiple activities that act on the same component or set of components, such as walls, slabs, columns in a building etc., in a four dimensional (3D plus time) simulation Abstract of the planned or actual design, procurement a... | 05/09/2006 |
| D520225 | Side element of a shoe upper | 05/09/2006 |
| D519272 | Side element of a shoe upper | 04/25/2006 |
| D519273 | Side element of a shoe upper | 04/25/2006 |
| 7004427 | Retractable lifting blades for aircraft A rotor blade assembly for providing vertical lift to an aircraft, having a rotor head and a plurality of blades, with each blade attached to a mechanism such as a cam surface, whereby movement of the mechanism causes the radial distance between the distal tip of th... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6986580 | Latent effects projection system Latent effects projection systems that allow a latent effects projector to be used in connection with various materials, such as wall pieces, floor tiles, signage, hangings, and the like; use reflective polarizers having various looks and/or which allow for the deve... | 01/17/2006 |
| D510570 | DVD player | 10/11/2005 |
| D509957 | Combination CD player and jewelry box | 09/27/2005 |
| 6936002 | Stabilizing tissue method and apparatus A tissue stabilizer includes a pneumatic rigidifying bladder which is flexible when at ambient pressure and rigid when at negative pressure or evacuated. Structure such as straps with hook-and-eye fasteners attaches the rigidifying bladder to tissue to be stabilized... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923543 | Latent effects projection system Latent effects projection systems that allow a latent effects projector to be used in connection with various materials, such as wall pieces, floor tiles, signage, hangings, and the like; use reflective polarizers having various looks and/or which allow for the deve... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6905514 | Custom replacement device for resurfacing a femur and method of making the same A replacement device for resurfacing a joint surface of a femur and a method of making and installing such a 5 device is provided. The custom replacement device is designed to substantially fit the trochlear groove surface, of an individual femur. Thereby creating a... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902523 | Tissue stabilization A tissue stabilizer includes a pneumatic rigidifying bladder which is flexible when at ambient pressure and rigid when at negative pressure or evacuated. Structure such as straps with hook-and-eye fasteners attaches the rigidifying bladder to tissue to be stabilized... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6902290 | Finger-mounted light for variable light output A finger-mounted light system includes an (LED) mounted in a casing adapted for strapping to one hand and operated by a light output control knob. A housing that includes a power source (e.g., battery) is strapped to the wrist and the LED casing is strapped to a fin... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6890292 | Tissue stabilization system A tissue stabilizer includes a pneumatic rigidifying bladder which is flexible when at ambient pressure and rigid when at negative pressure or evacuated. Structure such as straps with hook-and-eye fasteners attaches the rigidifying bladder to tissue to be stabilized... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6830806 | Methods of manufacture of electric circuit substrates and components having multiple electric characteristics and substrates and components so manufactured The present invention is directed to methods for producing substrates for electric circuits, particularly ultra high frequency circuits, and electric components for mounting thereon employing for the purpose mixtures of polymers and finely powdered filler materials,... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6779952 | Stepless speed change bench drill This invention relates to stepless speed change bench drill, comprising a pedestal, a vertical post mounted on the pedestal, a worktable and a cabinet mounted on the vertical post, a driving shaft and a main shaft mounted on the upper portion of the cabinet, a motor... | 08/24/2004 |
| D493956 | Side element of a shoe upper | 08/10/2004 |
| 6752529 | Methods and apparatus for materials processing Methods and apparatus for processing materials employ two cylindrical members, one mounted within the other, defining an annular processing chamber. Preferably, the outer member is stationery (stator), while the inner rotates (rotor). The radial spacing between the ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6742774 | Process for high shear gas-liquid reactions A reactor produces a gas-in-liquid emulsion for providing increased interfacial contact area between the liquid and the gas for improved reaction of the gas with the liquid, or more rapid solution or reaction of a difficulty soluble or immiscible gas in or with a li... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6730195 | Electrolytic cell Design improvements in constructing electrolytic cell receptacles for electrowinning and electrorefining of nonferrous metals are disclosed, along with a novel mold and molding method. Also disclosed arc formulations for three-layered polymer composite materials and... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6723999 | Electromagnetic wave assisted chemical processing A window allows the introduction of radiation energy into an annular processing chamber filled with a material to be processed. The chamber is formed from coaxial cylinder members rapidly rotating relative to one another. The chamber can be thin enough so that it is... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6717715 | Flexureless magnetic micromirror assembly A micro-optical switch including a flexureless magnetic micromirror hinged centrally over a pin, cone or the like. The pin, cone or the like allows the micromirror to rapidly switch or tilt into a plurality of predefined positions as accurately controlled by an micr... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6699172 | Generator of electromagnetic waves for medical use A generator (10) of electromagnetic waves for medical use for personal physical and psychological wellbeing, generating a succession of electromagnetic waves, at least one oscillating circuit (12; 15a-15g) to generate one or more wave harmonics from one o... | 03/02/2004 |
