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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D651538 | American flag with three dimensional stars | 01/03/2012 |
| 8064571 | Method and arrangement for improving tomographic determinations, particularly suitable for inspection of steel reinforcement bars in concrete structures A method and arrangement for improving tomographic determinations by means of radiation, specially suitable for steel bars in concrete. The method comprising irradiating said body with penetrating radiation, recording said radiation transmitted through said body in ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7988178 | Anti-binding motorcycle trailer hitch assembly A motorcycle hitch assembly is disclosed for attachment to a hitch support on a motorcycle for towing a trailer. The hitch assembly comprises a base and a pivotal trailer ball carried by the base for being coupled with the trailer coupling. The trailer ball includes... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7962017 | Device for the evaporation of volatile substances, in particular of aromatics and/or insecticides An evaporation device for evaporating volatile substances such as aromatics and/or insecticides comprising a housing; and a receptacle arrangement carried by the housing having two receiving chambers for substances to be evaporated. Wicks inserted into the receiving... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7956316 | Fiber optic security system for sensing the intrusion of secured locations A sensor for a security system is disclosed to detect intrusions at one or more predetermined locations wherein each location includes a moveable member which must be moved in order to intrude the location. The system includes a fiber network routed in close proximi... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7857098 | Elevated sports stand for the handicapped An automated hunting blind which includes a platform operable to be always maintained in a generally horizontal position. The blind includes a base which is secured in an elevated position with a tree trunk. A boom is pivotally connected with the base and the platfo... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7852213 | Double-end fiber optic security system for sensing intrusions A security system is disclosed for detecting intrusions at a plurality of predetermined locations having moveable closure members. The system comprises a plurality of intrusion sensors disposed at the locations for detecting movement of the closure members. Primary ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7800047 | Apparatus and method for a computerized fiber optic security system A computerized apparatus and method for detecting unauthorized activity in a protected area in real-time using a fiber optic cable having an optical sensor line, a fiber scanning unit, and a computer. Detecting unauthorized activity is done by scanning the sensor li... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7782196 | Entrance security system An entrance denial security system for detecting a fault condition at one or more entrances into a secured area representing unauthorized activity and an attempt to gain entry through the entrance. The system comprising an entrance barrier closing an entrance into a... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7771256 | In-feed can A feed section of a de-boning apparatus connected with an output section. The feed section comprises a cylinder forming a loading section and a packing section. The portion forming the loading cylinder section has a larger radius than the cylinder portion forming th... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7765940 | Extension for desk A kit for converting a standard sit-down desk to a stand-up desk. The kit includes a frame having a plurality of leg extensions secured with end rails and a plurality of side supports of selected length. Selected of the leg extensions are pivotally carried between r... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7755027 | Secure transmission cable having windings continuously laid in opposite directions The invention consists of a secure data transmission cable for electronically transmitting secure data between remote locations in an exposed condition. The data transmission cable comprises a tubular outer protective layer, an inner core disposed within the outer p... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7653557 | Client driven healthcare system and process An advanced primary nurse care system and process is disclosed which is client-driven for processing a number of clients in a timely manner with enhanced healthcare outcomes. The system and process are sized to provide an optimum patient flow and healthcare. The sys... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7652953 | Stretching and exercise apparatus The invention is a stretching apparatus comprised of first and second elongate handles having first and second ends for being held by an individual during use and a strap carried by both the first and second handles such that at least a portion of the strap is expos... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7640692 | Trolling system A trolling system for mounting a plurality of fishing rods to extend from selected peripheral sides of a boat. The system includes a pair of mounting members attached to the deck and mounting rods extending parallel or transverse opposing sides of the boat. A trolli... | 01/05/2010 |
| D594675 | Tailgate television stand | 06/23/2009 |
| 7454128 | Exterior vehicle camera An exterior vehicle camera is disclosed for monitoring an operating area of a vehicle comprising a camera housing with a camera module having a camera electronics, and camera optics carried within the housing. A recording opening is formed in the camera housing faci... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7426155 | Stretching and exercising apparatus The invention is a stretching apparatus comprised of first and second elongate handles having first and second ends for being held by an individual during use and a strap carried by both the first and second handles such that at least a portion of the strap is expos... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7413380 | Golf course turf conditioning control system and method A system and method for conditioning turf at of one or more golf course areas includes an aeration subsystem having subsurface aeration conduits for aerating the area, and an air blower unit in fluid communication with the aeration conduits configured to provide one... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7402790 | Fiber optic security system for sensing the intrusion of secured locations A sensor for a security system is disclosed to detect intrusions at one or more predetermined locations wherein each location includes a moveable member which must be moved in order to intrude the location. The system includes a fiber network routed in close proximi... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7389554 | Air sleep system with dual elevating air posturizing sleep surfaces A high-profile air sleep system having a pair of air posturizing sleep surfaces which may be individually inclined and air adjusted comprises an air posturing module having an outer module mattress case. A first case section extends medially along a length of said m... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7303293 | Mirror stabilizer arm connector assembly A vehicle mirror assembly for mounting an exterior rearview mirror to a vehicle body, the assembly having a support arm pivotally mounted to the vehicle for supporting the mirror, and a stabilizer bar having a first end pivotally mounted to the vehicle and a second ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296999 | Educational display mitt for magnetic playing pieces and method A teaching system comprising a set of magnetic playing pieces, a display mitt comprising a first panel being associated with the palm of a user of the mitt; including a flexible metallic layer for attracting at least one magnet, an exterior layer covering the flexib... | 11/20/2007 |
| D554883 | Panel bed | 11/13/2007 |
| D554038 | Vehicle mirror mount design | 10/30/2007 |
| 7261627 | Multi-use seafood utensil A multi-use seafood utensil for opening shellfish and crustacean seafood having outer shells for the removal of meat, the utensil comprising: a head portion having a prying blade for prying a seafood shell open and a bifurcated ripping blade for cutting a seafood sh... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7172366 | Golf course environmental management system and method The invention is a system and method for managing a plurality of areas of interest of a golf course. The system comprises a plurality of subsurface aeration subsystems and a programmable master control module. Each subsystem provides to a specific area at least one ... | 02/06/2007 |
| D534870 | Mirror control switch face | 01/09/2007 |
| D532341 | Motorcycle accessory for kickstands | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128616 | High speed data transmission cable connector system A connector assembly is disclosed for interconnecting high speed data transmission cables across an interface panel to an external circuit. A first pin array of conductive pins is carried by an input face and a corresponding second pin array of conductive pins is ca... | 10/31/2006 |
| D530248 | Vehicle overhead mirror support arm | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104423 | Container with fitment A container comprising a box made of compressible sheet material and a liquid-tight bag having a fitting to allow extraction of the contents of the bag, wherein: the fitting projects through an aperture in a wall of the box, the wall comprises at least two layers of... | 09/12/2006 |
| D524674 | Speaker timing device | 07/11/2006 |
| 7069603 | Floor saver toilet flange A toilet leak containment assembly for preventing water leaks from a toilet during flushing onto the support flooring into which the toilet is attached. The leak containment assembly contains a leak collector for installation between the toilet base and the support ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7044612 | Rear view mirror assembly for vehicles, especially commercial vehicles A rearview mirror arrangement for vehicles, in particular for utility vehicles, is disclosed which includes a mirror carrier plate 1 on which a mirror pane 11 is affixed, an adjusting unit 2 that can be attached directly to a vehicle-mounted, mi... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7033108 | Turf playing surface aeration and drainage system A perforated pipe network beneath a playing surface. A blower connected to the pipe network drawing an air flow through the pipe network to create a vacuum. A drain pipe connecting to the pipe network. An air/water separator connected upstream of the blower for sepa... | 04/25/2006 |
| D518431 | Kayak | 04/04/2006 |
| D517974 | Kayak hull | 03/28/2006 |
| 7009498 | Mirror arrangement for motor vehicles A mirror arrangement for a vehicle having a functional device, control apparatus, and a mode switch located in a mirror housing is provided. An activation device is provided to activate the mode switch for maintenance of the functional device. Various embodiments an... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6997642 | Golf course environmental management system The invention is a system for managing a plurality of areas of interest of a golf course. The system comprises a plurality of electromechanical subsystems and a programmable master control module. Each subsystem provides to a specific area at least one of air under ... | 02/14/2006 |
