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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7400553 | One-return wave equation migration A one-return wave equation migration is used to extrapolate both down-going and up-going waves. Followed by a properly designed imaging condition, the partial image contributed form turning waves is correctly reconstructed. Numerical examples show that this method c... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7184905 | Method and system for monitoring power supplies An electrical power (AC/DC) monitoring system remotely monitoring batteries and electrical power systems through a call center, providing continual monitoring, monthly reports, near real time viewing and service response. Modular by design, a plurality of individual... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179085 | Apparatus for dispensing dental solutions An apparatus for dispensing a dental solution is disclosed and includes a dispensing nozzle adapted for attachment to a syringe. The dispensing nozzle has a curved applicator tip with a securely mounted brush that extends beyond the applicator tip to aid in placemen... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7121760 | Method and apparatus for deflating tires of a trailing vehicle A tire deflation is deployed from a leading vehicle to cause deflation of the tires of a trailing vehicle. The tire deflation device has two primary components a deployable member, with a plurality of tire piercing spikes mounted thereon, and a launch assembly desig... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7100636 | Multiple outlet single valve The invention recirculates and/or recycles fluids normally lost down the drain during the time it takes for a desired temperature to be attained for usage of the hot fluids. A recirculating/recycling valve, through which hot fluids may flow, has an additional port f... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7008468 | HEPA vacuum recovery system A vacuum system is enclosed in a housing having two vertically spaced chambers, the lower one enclosing the vacuum generating motor means and the upper chamber defining the vacuum chamber and having therein prefilter and filter means as well as at least two vacuum p... | 03/07/2006 |
| D515639 | Toy figure | 02/21/2006 |
| 6997200 | Water conservation system The invention recirculates and/or recycles fluids normally lost down the drain during the time it takes for a desired temperature to be attained for usage of the hot fluids. A recirculating/recycling valve, through which hot fluids may flow, has an additional port f... | 02/14/2006 |
| D505984 | Toy figure | 06/07/2005 |
| 6776232 | Insert rod guide An insert rod guide has an elongated cylindrical member with an externally threaded first or upper end of a first diameter and an internally threaded lower or second end of a larger diameter with an axial bore extending between the ends. Intermediate the ends of the... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6763583 | Tool for working on live electrical wires A tool for cutting a live electrical wire and applying a connector thereto in a safe and convenient manner has a housing with a pistol grip and actuating means on a first end and wire preparing and connector application means at the opposite second end. At least the... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6758628 | Method and apparatus for deflating tires of a trailing vehicle A device designed to be deployed from a leading vehicle to cause deflation of the tires of a trailing vehicle. The device has two primary components a deployable base member, with a plurality of tire piercing spikes extending therefrom, and a launch assembly designe... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6752857 | Sand/dust filtering system A system for removing substantially all particular material from an air flow through a passage provides the air flow passage with an area of enlarged circumference containing a coaxial mounted cyclone fan and stationary vanes. The cyclone fan includes a motor drivin... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6746222 | Bottom discharge valve A bottom discharge valve is located on the bottom of the pump barrel just above the standing valve. The externally threaded pin end of the standing valve threads into the lower internally threaded portion of the bottom discharge valve. The externally threaded or pin... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6704938 | Method and apparatus for attachment protective pads A plurality of fasteners is attached spaced around the periphery of a pad, such as a knee or elbow pad, with the fasteners being capable of gripping the ordinary clothing of a worker to secure the pad at the joint to be protected. The fasteners do not damage to mate... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6639138 | Music education system A music education system has a database which included all pertinent information on rooms, teachers, students, accompanists, and administration. This allows for matching of students, teachers, rooms, etc. and printing of schedules for all persons involved... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6629695 | Calf roping training apparatus A roping training apparatus provides a target moving along a substantially level track from a starting end to a stopping end. The target, such as a calf figure, is mounted on a wheeled platform and connected to one end of at least one tensioning member th... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6446891 | Wet and dry food grinder An improved wet and dry food grinder having a base assembly and a grinder assembly receivable on the base. The base contains an electric motor with associated electrical circuitry and drive means attached thereto. The grinder assembly has a cylindrical co... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6370884 | Thermoelectric fluid cooling cartridge A single ended filly encapsulated water cooling cartridge for thermoelectrically cooling fluids has a vertically mounted cylindrical water flow pipe with a plurality of flat sides and acting as a cold plate communicating with an inlet of the water cooling... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6342014 | Educational and amusement center An entertainment and educational center based on human anatomy has a major unit corresponding to a major organ, or group of closely spaced and related organs, surrounded by related organs. The major unit, for example the heart, will be of adequate dimensi... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6329007 | Flat bread grill A flat bread grill has a grill formed by a housing enclosing a controllable heating element and is topped by a round, flat grill surface, which is preferably coated with a non-stick substance, and has an annular channel or recess adjacent the periphery th... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6248243 | Solids monitoring filter meter A cartridge filter element of known degree of filtration is the central part of the meter for monitoring water quality with respect to suspended particles. Typically the holder of the filter element is located in a sampling line which is at a point downst... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6234018 | Safety liquid level sight gauge A safety liquid level sight gauge with a transparent sight tube coaxially disposed between mounting blocks and concentrically within a transparent shield tube which is protected by a metal sleeve with a sliding inspection window for observing the liquid l... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6135723 | Efficient Multistage pump A multi-stage pump has a housing defining a plurality of stages each having an internal rotor enclosure with each enclosure having a non-pumping inlet and outlet. A plurality of rotor assemblies are operatably contained in housing extending through all of... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6109489 | Button elevator and attachment aid A device for properly positioning a button for attachment to a garment or the like by sewing, preferably hand sewing, has a button supporting body and an integral needle. The needle is pushed into the fabric of the garment to position the body over the po... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6109457 | Clothes hanger storage device A device for storing clothes hangers in such fashion as to keep them out-of-the-way in an untangled condition so as to be readily available when needed. One embodiment allows the device to be suspended from either a wall mounted hook or pin and to also be... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6099735 | Counter top reverse osmosis water purification system A counter top reverse osmosis water purification system, suitable for home use, is connected to a water supply and contains a closed fluid treatment circuit extending to a water outlet. The closed fluid circuit flows through a plurality of replaceable wat... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6080313 | Point-of-use water purification system with a cascade ion exchange option A modular water treatment and purification system, suitable for home use, is connected to a water supply and contains a closed fluid treatment circuit extending to a water outlet. The closed fluid circuit flows through a plurality of replaceable water tre... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6068397 | Folding stand mixer assembly A food mixer assembly having a base, an arm one end of which is pivotally attached to the base, and a head assembly receivable on the free end of the arm. The mixer assembly is stored by removing the head assembly, collapsing the arm into the plane of the... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6032804 | Cyclonic dust collector A method and apparatus for collecting and removing dust from dust laden air has a housing defining a chamber having an inlet for the dust laden air, a first outlet for dust free air and a second outlet for the collected dust, the inlet and second outlet b... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6019126 | Remote function verification of low pressure and vacuum relief devices A method and system for automatically verifying the function of pressure and vacuum relief valves for low-pressure storage vessels and tanks, which can be remotely operator actuated to insure venting when emergencies occur, allows for on-line verification... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6006862 | Temporary guard rail assembly for scaffolding A temporary guard rail assembly for scaffolding has a first clamping assembly engaging the horizontal member of scaffolding, a second clamping member engaging an adjacent vertical member of the scaffolding, an adjustable arm assembly connecting the first ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6001262 | Cascade ion exchange for high purity water production A method and system for treating and purifying water on site provides a cascade series of alternating cation and anion beds with flow control controlling flow of water in a first direction to flow through all beds in sequence, to purify the water, and con... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5972325 | Method for skin treatment A method for skin treatment consists of the steps of applying a moisturizing cream to the face, covering the face from the scalp to the neck with a soft light weight moist towel, covering this towel with a plastic sheet, and applying towels soaked in very... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5941779 | Golf club swing training device A device for improving the performance of a golfer, particularly the repetitive correct swinging of the club, is preferably mounted on a standard golf club shaft, in place of a conventional head, but alternatively could be made to be temporarily attached ... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5810048 | Metal face sealing coupling A metal face sealing coupler providing high elasticity and/or spring back to maintain effective annular sealing between male and female coupling members while allowing and lateral movement for make up of the two coupling members. The female member has a m... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5649560 | Combined measuring and injecting flow cell A combined measuring and injecting flow cell has a single housing defining a pair of chambers connected by a small passage. The first or sensing chamber has an inlet valve and at least one monitoring member extending therein. The second or injection chamb... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5562366 | Method and system for fast cycle transport of materials in dense phase A fast cycle system for transport of particulate material in dense phase has a feeder assembly dispensing material into a pulse pod assembly. The latter is connected to a pressurized pipeline and the pod of material is sent into the pipeline upon receipt ... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5531240 | Method and apparatus for spill free liquid transfer A liquid transfer method and apparatus has primary and secondary transfer lines, wherein the primary line carries fluid being moved from a supply container through a transfer assembly to a receiving container, and the secondary line carries pressurized in... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5339608 | Mounting clip for vinyl siding A clip for mounting top panels of vinyl siding is formed from a continuous strip of metal with three contiguous portions joined by respective bights defining a pair of oppositely directed resilient panel gripping portions. One of the resilient portions en... | 08/23/1994 |
