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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7861148 | Method for defining a base line The present invention is directed to a method for defining a base line for a sparkline having vertical or horizontal bars representing positive and negative values of a set, with the bars representing negative values extending to one side of the base line and the ba... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7817931 | Image-forming system with multiple post-processing An image-forming system determines a type of paper for each single sheet in a job to determine whether it is prohibited to discharge a sheet to a finisher (step S12) to respond to diversifying demands to perform processes after printing using a plurality of p... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7689336 | Vehicle and a method for controlling steering thereof A vehicle comprises a regulation device for ordering of movements of the vehicle (1) in a horizontal plane and a control device with a calculation unit arranged to produce signals to control the control and drive means of the vehicle's wheels (3) by in... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7478490 | Securing device A device is provided for attaching a first part in the form of an instrument or tool to a second part in the form of a beam or such on a working machine having, on each of the parts, one engagement member fixed thereto, which are designed to be driven into engagemen... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7473725 | Vinyl chloride polymer/neopentyl glycol bis(diphenyl phosphate) compositions A vinyl chloride resin composition contains, as the major plasticizer, a neopentyl glycol bis(diphenyl phosphate) composition in an amount that is no less than about 25% by weight, based upon the vinyl chloride resin being present at 100%, by weight. ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7383653 | Magnet device A device for magnetically adhering to an external surface includes one or more magnets placed in a storage chamber. The magnet(s) always remain oriented to adhere to the external surface in any position of the device. ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380677 | Crane, as well as a process for raising its boom The within invention concerns a crane with a rotating platform that can rotate on a vertical axle, a boom that is connected to the rotating platform and which can luff on a luffing axle, guying connected on the one hand with the boom and on the other hand with a guy... | 06/03/2008 |
| D557746 | Sign support | 12/18/2007 |
| 7296961 | Device for power transmission in a working machine A device to transmit power from the power system of a working machine to one or more moving parts (25, 26) of a tool replaceably attachable to a first part of the working machine which is in the form of a beam, or such, comprising a first element (7) a... | 11/20/2007 |
| D554984 | Spring | 11/13/2007 |
| 7281704 | Damping apparatus for moving furniture parts The present invention relates to a damping apparatus for moving furniture parts, for example doors, flaps or drawers. Such a damping apparatus of a compact construction which avoids a possible springing back movement of the furniture parts is provided in accordance ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7252018 | Drive for closure elements A drive for closure elements is provided, in particular in the area of garage and industrial doors, but also for example in the form of roller shutters, with a reference value generator arranged in the motor or in the gearing of the drive for determining the actual ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7146989 | Dental floss holder A dental floss holder comprises a handle (11) and a cartridge (15, 40, 41, 42). The cartridge is U-formed and has a dental floss (20) fastened between its two legs (17, 18). The base (16) of the cartridge is somewhat bow-formed and... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7090840 | subsp. strain antibacterial against and 0157:h7 The present invention relates to novel lactic microorganism, method for preparation and uses thereof. Particularly, the present invention relates to novel Lactobacillus paracasei strain (Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei CSK 01) which is ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7060147 | Method for the application of a layer remaining permanently adhesive onto the inside of a breast prosthesis A system is provided for application of a layer permanently adhering to the inside of a breast prosthesis formed as a shell-shaped body made from a soft-elastic material, in which a two-component silicone rubber forming the adhesive layer is injected into a mold pri... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7043767 | Ventilation system for clothing The invention relates to a ventilation system for clothing, in particular preferably watertight sports clothing, consisting of preferably watertight fabric, in which ventilation openings are provided which are covered by shingle-like overlaps of the fabric. In accor... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028525 | Method and a device for deformation of a material body The device comprises a stamping member (2) arranged to be conveyed towards and hit a material body (1) with such a velocity that a rebound motion of the stamping member (2) is generated while a permanent deformation of the material body (1 | 04/18/2006 |
| 6925992 | Method and device for an EGR-system and a valve as well as a regulation method and device The invention is related to a method and a device for recirculation of a part of exhaust gases from an exhaust pipe (6, 9) of a diesel engine (1) to the inlet of the engine, the exhaust gases being diverted from the exhaust pipe (6, 9) and direc... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6908228 | Linear motion bearing segment A linear motion bearing assembly (20) as provided for movement along a splined shaft (10). The rolling element retainer of the bearing assembly (20) is assembled from a plurality of arcuate interengageable self-contained rolling element retainer... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905292 | Gear shaping machine and method for the operation of a gear shaping machine The invention relates to a gear shaping machine for the production, or more precisely machining, of gear wheels with a motor-driven rotatable machine table for holding the work-piece, a thrust spindle with a tool fixed thereto, preferably a cutting wheel, the thrust... | 06/14/2005 |
| D505859 | Cable holder | 06/07/2005 |
| 6883204 | Hinge The invention relates to a hinge, preferably a furniture hinge, comprising a hinge arm which is pivotally connected, at one end, via a joint axle to a hinge part and, at the other end, via holding means to a base element, preferably to a base plate. Provision is mad... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6876472 | Optical feature, in particular for documents of value, and a manufacturing method for the later individualization or data storage The invention relates to an optical feature, in particular for documents of value, having at least one at least dual-channel hologram for the holographic reconstruction of different images from different directions of gaze, wherein different regions of the hologram ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6871510 | Air conditioning system The present invention relates to an air conditioning system for the air conditioning of a space, in particular for the air conditioning of an aeroplane cabin, comprising a heat exchanger for the cooling of a compressed air flow (tapped air flow) originating from an ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6863252 | Display device support system A display monitor support system comprising a vertical post (3) on which an arm (2) is pivotally mounted. The vertical position of the arm (2) relative to the post (3) can be adjusted by fitting an O-ring into one of several annular reces... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6862858 | Apparatus for securing a part to an extruded section For securing a fitting to any point of an extruded section by a clamping device, the extruded section has two spaced apart parallel webs between which a holding part of the fitting can be inserted which is supported on the edge faces of the webs facing one another. ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6857794 | Camera stand head The invention relates to a camera stand head comprising a device (17, 18, 19, 20) for attenuating a tilting movement, and a device for compensating gravity torque occurring during the tilting movement. The device for compensating the gravity torque comprises ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6813984 | Attaching device A device for attaching two units (17,18) provided for rotation in unison about an axis, having axial and radial attachment of the units relative to each other. The attaching involves first engagement members (28,29) engageable with each other and provi... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6805148 | Relief-valve jet The invention concerns a pressure-limiting valve to limit the pressure of hydraulic oil which can be admitted through two intakes, consisting of a control rod in a cylindrical housing equipped with the two intakes, which can be moved against spring force, which, whe... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6800511 | Method for fabricating semiconductor device with negative differential conductance or transconductance The present invention relates to a method for fabricating semiconductor device with negative differential conductance or transconductance. According to the present invention, a fabrication process thereof can be simplified by using an SOI (Silicon-On-Insulator) subs... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6786358 | Clip case The present invention is directed to a magnetic holder for paper clips or other magnetizable items and substantially in the shape of a wing or an aileron. The items can be removed from within the container by rotating an at least partially magnetic spindle rotatably... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6772016 | Apparatus and a method for controlling functions in an environment An apparatus for controlling functions at output units in an environment depending on events and/or conditions within or associate with the environment. The apparatus has a combination of input units to register events and/or conditions of the environment and delive... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6760955 | Apparatus to fasten a fitting, preferably the support arm of a hinge, to a panel of a piece of furniture or the like An apparatus is provided for the fastening of a fitting, preferably the support arm of the hinge, to a panel of a piece of furniture or the like and formed of a base plate fastenable to the panel, for example, by dowels or screws. The fitting or a part connected the... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6741363 | Method and an apparatus for the optical detection of a contrast line A method is provided for the optical detection of a contrast line in which the area or spatial coordinates of the contrast line are detected, with the detection being performed by a scanner, preferably a laser scanner, which scans the contrast line in a linear manne... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6715805 | Locking device and a method for manufacturing thereof A locking device having a lock latch (5) which is movable between a first protruded lock position and a second withdrawn position. The locking device has an arm (7) and a flange (10). The arm (7), the flange (10) and the lock latch... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6698874 | INK ACCEPTOR SOLUTION FOR PRETREATMENT OF CLOTH FOR INK-JET PRINTING, A CLOTH PRETREATED WITH THE SAME FOR INK-JET PRINTING, AND AN INK-JET PRINTING PROCESS FOR CLOTH COMPRISING SUCH PRETREATMENT OF THE CLOTH An ink acceptor solution for treatment of cloth for ink-jet printing, which comprises a naturally occurring polymeric thickening agent as an ink acceptor and an antiseptic agent thermally decomposable at a temperature of 50 to 200° C., and if desired, a ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6679901 | Airway A medical airway instrument (1) is provided which is capable of facilitating creation of an air passage in the larynx to prevent collapse of the root of a patient's tongue, and having a lingual strip (2) curved in a longitudinal direction to conform with ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6674056 | Apparatus for uniforming microwave and heating system using the same The apparatus for uniformly dispersing the microwave comprises a body including a plurality of reflective portions which are made of materials capable of reflecting the microwave and have the horizontal top surfaces and vertical side surfaces. The width o... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6662484 | Locking device for weapons A locking device to be secured in a weapon, comprising a first locking means manoeuvrable by a lock cylinder (56), which locking means has a friction body (10) displaceably arranged in relation to the lock body (3-5) and insertable into the chamber or bar... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6660383 | Multifibrous carbon fiber and utilization thereof Carbon fiber including graphitized fiber is processed electrochemically in an acidic solution for a time sufficient to run a layer reaction such that the reaction extends to the inside of the fiber and thereafter, as required, heat-treated accurately at 1... | 12/09/2003 |
