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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7894928 | Device for forming a jacquard type shed, a loom fitted with such a device, and a method of forming the shed on such a loom A device for forming a Jacquard type shed including a plurality of electric actuators (61) and control means (C1, C21) for controlling each actuator (61) suitable for generating a signal (S211) rep... | 02/22/2011 |
| D626388 | Snow shovel | 11/02/2010 |
| 7762163 | Combination pliers and spudding tool A combination tool that includes opposing jaws and handles that function as conventional pliers and wherein the handles are configured to be abutted with one another to form a spudding tool having a generally circular cross section and wherein at least one ridge ext... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7730910 | Shed-forming device incorporating electric motor units and weaving loom equipped with such a device A weaving loom having self-contained assemblies that operate pulling systems for controlling heddle frames wherein each assembly includes at least one electric motor housed in a casing and at least one motor control unit having an electrical circuit for controlling ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7728542 | Control method and awning installation controlled by this method This method for controlling a motorized awning installation comprises: during the deployment of a cloth, a step of supervising the tension of the cloth, and a step of rolling up the cloth on a tube initiated automa... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7726379 | Device for driving a closing or sun-protection screen and installation comprising such a device A device including a tube for winding and unwinding a screen which is controlled in rotation by a gear motor and which is supported on a fixed head and wherein a rotational part mounted within the tube is kinematically linked to rotate with the tube with the part in... | 06/01/2010 |
| D617004 | Garden shed | 06/01/2010 |
| 7612027 | Hand cleansing formulation This invention provides heavy-duty cleansers (HDHC), with a high level of biodegradability and little or no ecotoxicity, with a high level of efficiency and a maximum skin tolerance and no systemic toxicity. In the broadest aspect of the invention there is provided ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7600798 | Device for transporting segments of wood and a method of packaging segments of wood A device for transporting segments of wood comprising an annular binding made of a material that is biodegradable and combustible such that the binding can thus be burnt in a fireplace after it has been used. The binding includes two binding rings and spacers, the r... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7567669 | Strengthened public key protocol A method of determining the integrity of a message exchanged between a pair of correspondents. The message is secured by embodying the message in a function of a public key derived from a private key selected by one of the correspondents. The method comprises first ... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7128511 | Fastener A fastener has a body and a cage with cam surfaces formed on interengaging components to inhibit relative rotation. In one embodiment a washer is interposed between said surfaces and has oppositely directed faces with cam surfaces formed on them. In a further embodi... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7516325 | Device authentication in a PKI A method for establishing a link key between correspondents in a public key cryptographic scheme, one of the correspondents being an authenticating device and the other being an authenticated device. The method also provides a means for mutual authentication of the ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7406789 | Information band An information band (1) for fitting around a wrist of a wearer and for containing information about the wearer. The information band includes a clip (2) and a band (3). The clip (2) has a lid part (5) pivotably connected to a botto... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7406730 | Examination table An examination and treatment table having a base (1) adapted to lift and lower a table (2) attached thereto, the table comprises a seat cushion (4) and a back cushion (3), which are individually movable. The table (2) is only attac... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7350137 | Method and circuit for error correction in CAM cells A method and circuit is provided for detecting and correcting errors in an array of content addressable memory (CAM) cells. The array includes wordlines, searchlines, bitlines, and matchlines for reading from, writing to, and searching CAM cells in the array. The me... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7315370 | Flash optical performance monitor A flash optical performance monitor for monitoring DWDM channels is disclosed. The monitor is to assess the spectral quality of an optical signal received and to determine from changes in the spectral quality, relative to a known spectral quality indicative of an ac... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314832 | Low temperature texturing layer to enhance adhesion of subsequent layers A method of forming a film on a substrate. In accordance with the invention, an adhesion layer is formed on the substrate. The adhesion layer is chemically bonded to the substrate and has a textured surface. The film is then formed on the textured surface of the adh... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7271507 | Process and system for controlling an electronic power component and data recording support comprising instructions for executing the process The process for controlling an electronic power component for piloting an opening and/or closure of this component. The piloting process includes a plurality of steps for controlling the application of a succession of different commutation voltages on a control elec... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7258659 | Electronic device for strengthening the immune system One electronic device proper for strengthening the immune system, produces magnetic fields with characteristics which are determined by a multi channel biomagnetometer. The electronic device is including an alternating current output generated by a microcontroller o... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7249575 | Thermostat-controlled regulation valve for a fluid and cooling circuit including such a valve The housing of this valve delimits a chamber inside the housing, the chamber including a first fluid inlet at a first temperature, a second fluid inlet at a second temperature, and a first fluid outlet and a second fluid outlet through which fluid can freely communi... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249557 | Electric coffee maker and method of making coffee using such a coffee maker An electric coffee maker for preparing a coffee drink from ground coffee and water, a reservoir adapted to store water for preparing coffee, and a protective housing which encloses a device for preparing the coffee drink. The reservoir defines a free volume in which... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7250917 | Directional wire antennas for radio frequency identification tag system Directional wire antennas for use in article or personal tracking and/or inventory monitoring or control systems wherein the antennas are specifically configured to provide a tunable vertical beam angle which is less than their horizontal beam angle. The antennas ar... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7183903 | Security storage locker for a vehicle A security locker is for securing articles externally on a vehicle. The locker comprises a locker having at least one opening facing the exterior of the vehicle when the locker is fitted thereto, wherein the opening provides access to the interior of the locker. A d... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7168455 | Guiding member, jacquard harness incorporating such a member, process for manufacturing such a member and weaving loom comprising such a member A member for guiding harness cords of a Jacquard loom harness wherein the member is substantially planar and is provided with holes defining passages for the cords. At least one of these passages extends in a direction that is oblique with respect to a principal pla... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7033019 | Eyeglass device An eyeglass device comprised of a primary eyeglass frame and an auxiliary eyeglass frame, each containing lenses therein. The primary eyeglass frame includes a bridge and earpieces, which are connected to extensions on each side of the frame. The bridge may made of ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6987533 | Camera reference device and method of making camera reference device A reference device for setting color biasing mechanisms on a camera and achieving a consistent color biasing in different environmental situations, and a method of making the same. The reference device comprises a reflective media having a surface that has had its s... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6948061 | Method and device for performing secure transactions A certificate validity verification engine is integrated into the logic of a secure token, in turn, making the use of a private key conditional upon the determination that the certificate for the corresponding public key is valid at that particular instant in time. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6776314 | Closure device for container The invention concerns a device comprising a pourer, adapted to be mounted on the container neck, and an assembly forming a cover adapted to be mounted on said neck and comprising a cap mobile between a first position where it isolates the neck and the pourer from o... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6705812 | Stanchion and clamp assemblies for storage and dunnage systems Stanchion and clamp assemblies which are moveable along a track system in a cargo storage area and which are extendably adjustable relative to cargo or dunnage after being fixedly secured to the track system to thereby permit positive engagement of the stanchion and... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6685264 | Articulating tray An articulating tray assembly for mounting on a support member, such as a wheelchair side frame member, which can be self stored and moved from the storage position to an operating position either inside or outside of the support member by manipulation of... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6669215 | Steerable locomotion device for sport or leisure A locomotion device includes a chassis adapted to accommodate at least one user and which is supported-by ground engaging members. At least one of these members is mounted on a steering column articulated with respect to the chassis about an axis of rotat... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6661352 | Method and means for RF toll collection An RF roadway toll collection system uses an upstream reader to communicate with a vehicle borne transponder carrying a Smart Card to calculate the toll and debit the Smart Card balance in the amount of the toll payment required. A transaction manager is ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 5818594 | Method and apparatus for measuring the dimensions of three-dimensional objects such as chips used in pulp manufacture A method and apparatus for recording light reflecting and shadowed areas of a three-dimensional object which is conveyed relative to a detector wherein the object is alternately illuminated from a plurality of different directions utilizing flashes of lig... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5784728 | Portable bath bench/seat A compact and portable bath bench which is mounted on a frame supported by a pair of foldable brackets which engage an outer side wall of a bathtub. The frame is stabilized by a foldable leg assembly which extends from the frame to the bottom of the batht... | 07/28/1998 |
