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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8090351 | Geographical location authentication method A system and method for authenticating votes received from a voter's mobile device. A computer is programmed with a set of computer-readable instructions and a includes database accessable by mobile device reading a durable computer readable medium stored in a compu... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8025918 | High definition printing with waterborne inks on non-porous substrates Compositions comprising a silyl-containing copolymer of a monomer system comprising: (A) a silyl-containing monomer having a structural formula (A) ... | 09/27/2011 |
| D643716 | Container with heat seal | 08/23/2011 |
| D642155 | Megaphone | 07/26/2011 |
| 7966198 | Method and system for pricing and marketing financial products A method and system for pricing, designing, and marketing, insurance policy contracts is disclosed. The policy contracts comprise a first period of coverage for a first benefit amount for which a premium is paid to an insurer on behalf of an insured person by a spon... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7942839 | Apparatus for isolating an injured wrist during aerobic exercise An exercise apparatus and method for isolating an wrist during aerobic exercise on an exercise machine such as a hand operated exercise bicycle or elliptical trainer, configured to be worn on the arm of a person having an wrist injury so that the person may operate ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7931594 | Regional anesthetic method and apparatus A system and method for regional anesthesia using ultrasound to assist in locating the anesthetic needle are disclosed. One or more piezo-electric crystal transducers is placed either at the tip of the needle or near the tip of the needle on a stylet which is insert... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7931567 | Apparatus for isolating an injured ankle or foot during aerobic exercise An exercise apparatus and method for isolating an ankle during aerobic exercise on a bicycle configured to be worn on the leg of a person having an ankle injury so that the person may operate the bicycle with the leg having the ankle injury without pressure on the a... | 04/26/2011 |
| D634646 | Container with zipper closure | 03/22/2011 |
| 7875672 | Two component waterborne polyurethane coatings for anti-graffiti application Two component (2K) waterborne polyurethane coating compositions which when cured achieve excellent anti-graffiti properties at low VOC level (below 100 g/L) are disclosed. The composition comprises (A) a fluorinated polyol and optionally a non-fluorinated polyol; an... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7771563 | Systems and methods for achieving isothermal batch processing of substrates used for the production of micro-electro-mechanical-systems A system and method for processing substrates that achieves isothermal and uniform fluid flow processing conditions for a plurality of substrates. In one aspect, the invention is a system and method that utilizes matching the emissivity value of the surfaces of a pr... | 08/10/2010 |
| D621133 | Shoulder flirts | 08/10/2010 |
| 7698752 | Goggle strap An improved goggle strap is provided. The strap allows for comfortable use through the employment materials such as high density polyester materials that can encase elastic materials. These straps may also contain traceability elements that allow for the easy associ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7645238 | Regional anesthetic method and apparatus A system and method for regional anesthesia using ultrasound to assist in locating the anesthetic needle are disclosed. One or more piezo-electric crystal transducers is placed either at the tip of the needle or near the tip of the needle on a stylet which is insert... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7640632 | Article for holding currency and credit cards An article for holding currency and credit cards is disclosed which comprises (a) a first length of substantially non-stretchable material having a first end and a second end configured to form a closed flat loop when the first end is retained on or near the second ... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7569641 | Poly(ethylene-butylene) (meth)acrylates and related compositions A composition comprising a polymer according to Structure 1 wherein R is H, Me, Et or C6H5; R′ is H or Me; n is a number from 1 to 100; and Z is a number from 1 to 3; f is a number from 1 to 5, with ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7528172 | Compositions and methods for improving recovery after general anesthesia Compositions and methods for improving recovery following general anesthesia are provided. The composition comprises an effective dose of modafinil. Modafinil has been shown to reduce the symptoms associated with post-operative general anesthesia, improving the reco... | 05/05/2009 |
| D586090 | Footwear sole | 02/10/2009 |
| 7482290 | Method for adhering fabric to rubber, treated fabric, and fabric-rubber composites Compositions comprising maleinized imide polymer and α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic, the polymer selected from the group consisting of butadiene homopolymer, butadiene copolymers, isoprene homopolymer, isoprene copolymers. and poly(maleic anhydride-co-al... | 01/27/2009 |
| D584036 | Shoe sole | 01/06/2009 |
| 7431853 | Selective etching of oxides from substrates A method and system for release etching a micro-electrical-mechanical-systems (MEMS) device from a substrate. In one aspect, the invention is a method comprising (a) supporting at least one substrate having a sacrificial oxide and a non-sacrificial material in a pro... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7416516 | Reducing facial aging and appliance therefor A method of reducing facial aging in a person, having an upper and lower jaw bearing anterior or posterior teeth, comprises: a) providing a mass produced universal dental appliance, which appliance comprises at least one part, the ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7383216 | Trust comparison process The system and method of the present invention comprises a process for comparing income, principle and expenses of an existing trust and a proposed trust. The process comprises selecting a period for which the comparison is desired, selecting a constant rate of inco... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7336504 | Computer component cover The present invention relates a cover which changes the aesthetic appearance of a computer component by providing an area to display an image, graphic, logo or text. Attachment shall be of a simple, easily attachable/detachable type requiring little or no modificati... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7330525 | Method and apparatus for maximizing radiation shielding during cask transfer procedures A transfer cask for maximizing the radiation shielding for spent nuclear fuel during cask transfer procedures has a cylindrical inner shell forming a cavity within which a spent nuclear fuel canister can be placed; a cylindrical outer shell concentric with and surro... | 02/12/2008 |
| D560335 | Footwear sole | 01/29/2008 |
| 7312254 | High temperature stabilization of UV systems A composition comprising one or more radiation curable monomers and/or oligomers and one or heat stable composition comprising at least one radiation-curable alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated compound, at least one phenolic stabilizer, and at least one non-pheno... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7293602 | Fin tube assembly for heat exchanger and method A fin and tube assembly for use in a heat exchanger comprising a carbon steel tube, a carbon steel fin, and an external brazing compound comprising a material selected from the group consisting of nickel, chrome, copper, aluminum, zinc, and graphite brazed to the tu... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7282249 | Pads of cigarette rolling papers Pads of cigarette papers for making self-rolled cigarettes are provided comprising a stack (1) of cigarette paper sheets (3) adhered to a base sheet (2). Each sheet (3) is adhered by means of an adhesive (7) applied on the bottom s... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7249493 | Method and apparatus for measuring relative humidity of a mixture A method and apparatus for measuring relative humidity of a mixture that provides a quick response time for thermal lag while affording protection to fragile sensors. In one aspect, the invention is a method for calculating the relative humidity of a mixture compris... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7230539 | Pet identification tag with internal cavity for transponder capsule A pet identification tag with associated cavity holder for insertion of a miniaturized Radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) transponder capsule. The tag has an embedded cavity and mechanism to insert or remove an optional RFID transponder capsule. The tag wit... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226643 | Thermal pyrolysising chemical vapor deposition method for synthesizing nano-carbon material A thermal cracking chemical vapor deposition method for synthesizing a nano-carbon material is provided. The method includes steps of (a) providing a substrate, (b) spreading a catalyst on the substrate, (c) putting the substrate into a reactor, (d) introducing a ca... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7025093 | Polyurethane elastomer gel insulating composition and use thereof The invention relates to the use of a thermally insulating composition in the form of crosslinked polyurethane elastomer gel, obtained by reacting at least one polyol and at least one polyisocyanate in the presence of at least one inert organic filler, for the therm... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7005581 | Electrical metallic tube, coupling, and connector apparatus and method A labor saving system, method, and apparatus for connecting or coupling lengths of electric metallic tubing (“EMT”). The invention uses couplings/connectors that have barbs that are designed to engage corresponding indentations on EMT to ensure proper installati... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7005574 | Electrical metallic tube, coupling, and connector apparatus and method A labor saving system, method, and apparatus for connecting or coupling lengths of electric metallic tubing (“EMT”). The invention uses couplings/connectors that have barbs that are designed to engage corresponding indentations on EMT to ensure proper installati... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994299 | Railroad crossing apparatus having improved rail connection and improved flangeway floor geometry and method incorporating the same An improved railroad frog, and method incorporating the same, for facilitating the intersection of rail lines in a more efficient, effective, and durable manner. In one aspect the invention is a railroad frog apparatus comprising: a body having flangeways that inter... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6973449 | System, method of portable USB key interfaced to computer system for facilitating the recovery and/or identification of a missing person having person's unique identification, biological information A system, method, and software for facilitating the identification and recovery of missing persons. In one aspect, the invention is a system comprising a portable device comprising a computer memory medium and means for interfacing with a computer system having a di... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6970833 | Internet lottery method and system The present invention provides a game system which utilizes Web sites and thus is solely an Internet based patent. The system provides an individual with the ability to win prizes, view companies Web sites, and play games/lotteries such as a monopoly game board. Thi... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6965866 | Product warranty registration system and method A method for obtaining warranty registration of products, facilitating return of lost products, and expediting warranty service on defective products comprising providing a unique identifier on or within each product; providing a lost and found system comprising the... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6957942 | Autonomous cask translocation crane An apparatus and method for transferring spent nuclear fuel within a nuclear power plant. In one aspect, the invention is an apparatus for transferring a cask from a first position to a second position comprising: a first beam having a first proximal end and a first... | 10/25/2005 |
