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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8125774 | Portable keepsake storage device with a pivoting sleeve and USB flash drive A portable keepsake storage device has a housing with an interior chamber for storing a keepsake, and a USB data storage device held by a pivoting sleeve attached to the housing. The sleeve and USB data storage device can be pivoted between a closed position in whic... | 02/28/2012 |
| D654682 | Crutch pad | 02/28/2012 |
| 8085903 | Shutter mechanism for collimating X-rays A shutter mechanism for collimating x-rays has two parallel drive shafts and two parallel guide shafts orthogonal to the drive shafts to define a rectangular aperture. Two flexible bands moving around a generally rectangular path about the aperture independently con... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8060236 | System for producing orthodontic aligners by CNC machining A system produces orthodontic aligners by CNC machining. A digital model of the patient's dental anatomy is manipulated using CAD software to create a solid CAD model of an aligner. A CNC milling machine is then used to machine the inside and outside surfaces of the... | 11/15/2011 |
| D648030 | Self-ligating orthodontic bracket | 11/01/2011 |
| D646669 | Omni-directional antenna | 10/11/2011 |
| 8027092 | Curved light shelf system for daylighting an interior space A light shelf for daylighting an interior space with reflected sunlight has a reflective upper surface having a cyma-reversa profile along a vertical cross-section perpendicular to the window, with a convex region adjacent to the window and a concave region distal f... | 09/27/2011 |
| D645966 | Orthodontic elastomeric ligature | 09/27/2011 |
| 8020558 | System for providing flow-targeted ventilation synchronized to a patient's breathing cycle An open system provides breath-synchronized, flow-targeted ventilation to augment respiration by a self-breathing patient. A sensor detects a physical property of a patient's respiratory cycle. A processor monitors the sensor and controls a gas source to deliver oxy... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8015974 | System for providing flow-targeted ventilation synchronized to a patient's breathing cycle An open system provides breath-synchronized, flow-targeted ventilation to augment respiration by a self-breathing patient. A sensor detects a physical property of a patient's respiratory cycle. A processor monitors the sensor and controls a gas source to deliver oxy... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8011147 | Building system using modular precast concrete components A building system uses modular precast concrete components that include a series of columns with wide, integral capitals. Wide beam slabs are suspended between adjacent column capitals by hangers. Joist slabs (e.g., rib slabs or other substantially planar components... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7967602 | Pliers for forming orthodontic wires A pliers for forming orthodontic wires has opposing beaks with complementary wire-forming surfaces that include interfering portions. A hinge mechanism enables the beaks to open and close by rotating about an axis, and also allows a range of axial motion between the... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963768 | Self-ligating orthodontic bracket assembly A clip for a self-ligating orthodontic bracket assembly has a lifting element between the labial surface of the bracket and the labial portion of the clip that can be rotated to provide a range of adjustability in lifting the labial portion of the clip with respect ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7953210 | Switch proxy for providing emergency stand-alone service in remote access systems A switch proxy comprising a controller, a translations database and a switching fabric are connected to a trunk group between a remote terminal and its controlling local switching system. The switch proxy monitors control and alarm signals to and from the switching ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7950131 | Robotic system for forming features in orthodontic aligners A robotic system for forming features in orthodontic aligners includes a control system, a platen for three-dimensional positioning of the aligner, a heating station for selectively heating a small region of the aligner, and a thermoforming station for manipulating ... | 05/31/2011 |
| D638129 | Orthodontic retainer | 05/17/2011 |
| 7939759 | Cable protector with removable dividers A cable protector includes a channel recessed into, and extending along the upper surface of a base. A number of dividers can be removably inserted into the channel from above to divide the channel into a plurality of tracks for carrying cables that can be inserted ... | 05/10/2011 |
| D635351 | Cane tip | 04/05/2011 |
| 7913959 | Medical/dental suction nozzle holster having a universally adjustable strap A suction nozzle holster is provided with a latch mechanism for receiving a universally adjustable strap having a groove system whose individual grooves can engage with a pawl of a lever arm of said latch mechanism. A forward surface of the holster may be provided w... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7871015 | Rail joint assembly using embedded load transfer keys and method therefor A rail joint assembly joining the ends of two rails together includes a pair of joint bars. Each joint bar having one side configured to the rail web side. Mechanical fasteners mount the joint bars to the web sides. Pairs of load bearing keys are embedded in web cou... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7866712 | Free egress window A fast operating, free egress latch system is provided with a cam having three distinct surfaces. One of these surfaces has a concave inner cam region for receiving a window latch pin. Another of these surfaces serves to prevent inadvertent relocking of a window, sk... | 01/11/2011 |
| D627623 | Mesh spacer for reinforced concrete | 11/23/2010 |
| 7823692 | Muffler for engines in oilfield applications A muffler for an engine in oilfield applications has a tube with nozzles in its inlet section for spraying a mist of water from the well into the exhaust gases produced by the engine, so that a significant portion of the water is converted to water vapor and exits w... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7814700 | Device and system for attracting animals A device is disclosed for attracting predetermined species of animals based on fractal geometry and the animal's own color perception. The device includes a planar object having at least two opposed faces and a shape unique to the fractal dimension of the predetermi... | 10/19/2010 |
| D625846 | Layout form for embedding objects in a settable material | 10/19/2010 |
| 7811388 | Hydrolasing system for use in storage tanks A hydrolasing system for use in storage tanks includes a remotely-operated water lance having an elongated main body and an axle assembly that folds parallel to the main body so that it can be deployed and retrieved through a small-diameter riser of storage tank. Af... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7811183 | Ball kicking-training apparatus A ball kicking-training apparatus has a base which vertically supports a post having a rotatable axle whose top end is provided with a ball and socket device. The ball component of the ball and socket device is attached to an arm whose opposite end is attached to th... | 10/12/2010 |
| D623175 | Compact high definition digital television antenna | 09/07/2010 |
| 7785105 | Apparatus for maintaining a dry field during dental procedures An apparatus for maintaining a dry field during dental procedures includes a U-shaped tongue shield for holding the patient's tongue in a retracted position. Cheek distention arms extend laterally outward and forward from the tongue shield to distend the cheek away ... | 08/31/2010 |
| D621602 | Hand grip for canes | 08/17/2010 |
| 7765724 | Apparatus and methods for refurbishing ice surfaces An apparatus and method for resurfacing ice surfaces such as ice hockey playing surfaces wherein an ice shaving blade system and an ice scooping system operate over the entire width of (or the entire length of) the playing surface. ... | 08/03/2010 |
| D620483 | Television antenna | 07/27/2010 |
| D618806 | Oral appliance for improving airway function during sleep or physical activity | 06/29/2010 |
| 7740279 | Shoulder restraint attachment device A shoulder restraint attachment device for a motor vehicle (comprising a bolt, a mandrel, a cup and a nut) can be employed to deform a portion of the motor vehicle's roof in such a manner that a shoulder strap, such as those employed in three point restraint systems... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7730891 | Intraoral mandibular advancement device for treatment of sleep disorders An intraoral mandibular advancement device to treat sleep disorders in a user having an obstructed airway includes a maxillary appliance with a main body for removable attachment to the maxillary teeth; a protrusive element distending from the central portion of the... | 06/08/2010 |
| D612371 | Compact high definition digital television antenna | 03/23/2010 |
| D612370 | Compact high definition television antenna | 03/23/2010 |
| D612369 | Television antenna | 03/23/2010 |
| 7680252 | Switch proxy for providing emergency stand alone service in remote access systems A switch proxy comprising a controller, a translations database and a switching fabric are connected to a trunk group between a remote terminal and its controlling local switching system. The switch proxy monitors control signals to and from the switching system on ... | 03/16/2010 |
| D611597 | Bite block | 03/09/2010 |
